Introduction to the Ruiguang 2 peach variety and its main characteristics
Bred in 1981 by the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences from the cross Jingyu x NJN76. The original code was 81-26-2; it was selected in 1986, and approved and named in 1997.
The fruit is oval, well formed, with two symmetrical halves and a flat apex; average single fruit weight 134 g, maximum fruit weight 187 g; the ground color of the skin is yellow, with 75% red blush covering the fruit surface, and the skin does not peel away from the flesh; the flesh is yellow, with no red pigment around the pit, hard melting flesh, medium-much juice, sweet flavor, and aroma; soluble solids 10.9%. Semi-clingstone. The tree is vigorous and semi-spreading. Small flower type, abundant pollen, flower buds with strong cold resistance, and flower buds starting at the third to fourth node. High yielding. In the Zhengzhou area of Henan, it blooms on April 3, the fruit ripens on July 5, and the fruit development period is 90 days.
This variety has large fruit, high quality, high yield, and few cracked fruits, making it an excellent early-maturing nectarine line.