Peach

Barani Agricultural Research Institute, Chakwal

 

Sr. No.

Variety Name

Year of Release

Sowing Time

Yield Potential (Maund/Acre)

Recommended Area

       Salient Features

1 Early Grand 2013 January - February

30-40 Kg/ Plant

114 mounds/acre

Pothwar Areas and Adjoining Areas of Punjab 
  • Vigorous tree with outwards spreading nature and balanced branching system
  • Starts bearing fruit during 3rd year of plantation
  • High flesh sweetness
  • Large fruit with red color and lush green shining lines
  • Acceptable resistance to insects/pests and diseases
  • Average Fruit weight 110.2 gram
2 Plain-4 2013 January - February

35-45 Kg/ Plant

106.78 mounds/acre

Pothwar Areas and Adjoining Areas of Punjab 
  • Vigorous tree with outwards spreading nature and balanced branching system
  • Early to medium maturing variety starts bearing fruit during 3rd year of plantation
  • High resistance to Peach Leaf curl, fungal and bacterial infestation
  • Large fruit with red color and red green shining lines
  • Average Fruit weight 104.5 to 110.5 gram
3 A-669 2013 January - February

30-40 Kg/ Plant

106.52 mounds/acre

Pothwar Areas and Adjoining Areas of Punjab 
  • Vigorous tree with outwards spreading nature and balanced branching system
  • Mid-season disease resistant variety which starts bearing fruit during 3rd year of plantation
  • Moderate resistance to Peach Leaf curl, fungal and bacterial infestation
  • Pinkish yellow color of fruit
  • Average Fruit weight 168.3 to 172.5 gram
4 Florida King 2013 January - February

40-45 Kg/ Plant

108.83 mounds/acre

Pothwar Areas and Adjoining Areas of Punjab 
  • Vigorous tree with outwards spreading nature and balanced branching system
  • Mid-season variety which starts bearing fruit during 3rd year of plantation
  • High resistance to Peach Leaf curl, fungal and bacterial infestation
  • Bold size fruit with attractive color
  • Average Fruit weight 107 gram