Introduction to the Characteristics of the Qingdao Chengyang Daxiantao Peach Variety
Native to Shandong, the average single fruit weighs 330 g, with the largest reaching 510 g. The fruit shape is uniform and round, and at maturity 90% of the fruit surface turns bright red. The fuzz is moderate in amount, and the fruit shape has good symmetry. The flesh is white with 40% red blush, firm and fine in texture, with soluble solids at 13.6%, a sweet taste with slight acidity, good flavor, and excellent quality. The pit is small, with no split pits, and the edible rate is 94%. In the Chongqing area, buds break in mid-February, full bloom occurs in early March, and the fruit ripens in early July. It has strong disease resistance, does not crack, stores and transports well, and is high-yielding. In a high-density orchard (222 plants/667 sq m), the 3rd-year yield is 1800 kg/667 sq m.