Peach (Prunus persica) ZELDA

Peach (Prunus persica) 'Zelda'

Latvian variety with creamy-white flesh and good resistance.

'Zelda' is an interesting variety that complements the mosaic of Latvian peaches designed for more demanding conditions. It is characterized by smaller but tasty fruits with light-colored flesh. It is prized for its ability to ripen in cooler climates and for its tolerance to diseases.

Key Highlights:

• Creamy-white flesh: Delicate and tasty.
• Medium resistance: Tolerant to peach leaf curl.
• Suitable for marginal growing areas.
• Late ripening.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Adapted to cooler conditions.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Smaller fruits, average weight around 65 g.
• Flesh: Creamy-white, fresh.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Shows medium resistance to leaf curl (Taphrina deformans).

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Ripens later in the season.