Introduction to the Zhongyou No. 27 Nectarine Variety and Its Characteristics

Nectarine is one of the fruits we often eat in our daily lives. Its taste is sweet and sour, and it is also very rich in nutrients. Whenever you eat one, it feels excellent. Now we are going to talk about the Zhongyou No. 27 nectarine.

1. What is the Zhongyou No. 27 nectarine

The Zhongyou No. 27 nectarine is an early-maturing variety among nectarines, also known as Choux-iangmi. It usually grows and ripens in mid-May or late May. The fruit is bright red in color and tastes delicious. Its average fruit weight is about 280 g, and larger fruits are about 430 g. This variety hangs on the tree for a long time and can withstand storage and transportation.

In the past, nectarines were generally not available on the market in May. The appearance of Zhongyou No. 27 broke the gap in the nectarine market during the May ripening period and filled the current market gap apart from greenhouse cultivation. It is especially suitable for planting in some early-maturing nectarine production areas. In addition, the Zhongyou No. 27 fruit has a smooth surface, a unique fruit shape, and a crisp, sweet taste, leaving a lingering flavor in the mouth after eating.

2. Key points for planting Zhongyou No. 27

As an early-maturing variety among nectarines, the Zhongyou No. 27 nectarine does not have high planting requirements, and it has strong adaptability itself. Normal planting and fertilization are sufficient. Here we will briefly introduce the key points for planting Zhongyou No. 27.

1. Site selection: Nectarine trees have broad adaptability to soil, but sandy soil and loam soil with good drainage and relatively deep soil layers are preferable. It is not suitable to cultivate nectarine trees in places with heavy clay soil, an excessively high groundwater level, and calcareous soil with a pH value above 8.

2. Deep soil plowing: Deep soil plowing should preferably be carried out in autumn, with a depth of 50—60 cm being suitable. Sandy soil should be slightly shallower, and heavy clay soil should be deeper. Applying organic fertilizer, green manure, sulfur powder, and so on together with deep plowing helps improve the physical and chemical properties of the soil.

3. Intertillage and weeding: Intertillage in a nectarine orchard is generally carried out after heavy rain or when the soil is compacted. Weeding should be carried out during the growth period of the nectarine trees from June—August. Weeding can reduce the competition of weeds with nectarine trees for nutrients and water.

4. Orchard intercropping: For intercropping in a nectarine orchard, choose beans, vegetables, and so on that have a short growth period, weak nutrient absorption, and short plants. Through intercropping, the economic income of the orchard can be increased, while weed growth can also be suppressed and the ecological conditions of the nectarine trees improved.

The above is a brief introduction to Zhongyou No. 27. Nectarines do not have the fuzzy feeling of peaches, and their taste is a bit better. However, everyone has their own preferences. Do you like eating peaches, or do you like eating nectarines?