Peach (Prunus persica) ALEXIA

Peach (Prunus persica) 'Alexia'

Romanian white-fleshed variety with high yield and very early bearing.

'Alexia' is a modern Romanian peach variety bred at the SCDP Băneasa station. It is characterized by white-creamy flesh and excellent taste. Growers especially appreciate its vitality and ability to produce crops very soon after planting.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early bearing (already in the 2nd year after planting).
• High yield (35 – 45 kg per tree).
• Excellent sweet and aromatic taste.
• Good resistance to Powdery Mildew and viral diseases.
• White, juicy flesh.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: SCDP Băneasa
• Parentage: ‘Flacara’ × ‘Marygold’
• Registration: 2002

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium.
• Bearing: Very early onset, already in the 2nd year after planting.

Fruit

• Size: Medium.
• Shape: Round, slightly flattened.
• Flesh: Creamy-white, juicy (white-fleshed variety).
• Taste: Excellent, sweet, aromatic, with medium acidity.
• Stone: Freestone (separates from flesh).
• Usage: Universal (fresh consumption, industrial processing).

Resistance and Requirements

• Disease resistance: Good resistance to Powdery Mildew and viral diseases.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Due to its early bearing nature, it is suitable for growers expecting a quick return on planting.

Harvest and Storage

• Yield: High, averaging 35 – 45 kg per tree.