Introduction to the Ruiguang 2 Peach Variety and Its Main Characteristics

Bred by the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences from the cross Jingyu x NJN76. Original code 81-26-2, selected in 1986, 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 surface, and the skin does not separate from the flesh; the flesh is yellow, with no red pigment around the pit, hard melting, medium-high juice, sweet flavor, and aromatic; soluble solids 10.9%. Semi-clinging pit. The tree is vigorous, with a semi-spreading growth habit. Small flower type, abundant pollen, strong cold resistance of flower buds, and the first flower buds begin 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, superior quality, high yield, and few cracked fruits, making it an excellent early-maturing nectarine line.