What are the characteristics of the Ruiguang 7 peach variety?
Bred by the Institute of Forestry and Pomology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, through hybridization of Jingyu × B7R2T129 (single-strain pollen provided by the United States). Original code 82-40-25. The fruit is nearly round, uniform, with a round apex; average single fruit weight 145 g, maximum fruit weight 240 g; the ground color of the skin is yellow-white, fully covered with purplish-red dots or blush, and the skin is not easy to peel; the flesh is yellow-white, firm and melting, resistant to storage and transport, juicy when fully ripe, sweet or pleasantly sweet-tart; soluble solids about 11%. Freestone. Tree vigor medium, tree habit semi-spreading. The first flower bud node is the first or second node. Compound flower buds are relatively numerous, all types of fruiting branches can bear fruit, and it is high-yielding. In the Beijing area, the fruit ripens from July 13 to 20, with a fruit development period of 90 days. Rosaceous-type flower, with a large amount of pollen.
This variety is an excellent early-maturing nectarine variety. The fruit is large and the flavor is sweet. The fruit surface is deep red and attractive. Semi-freestone or freestone, making it easier to eat. The fruit has good firmness and is resistant to storage and transport. Extremely good yielding. The drawback is that the fruit surface lacks sufficient gloss and is relatively dull. Suitable for cultivation in areas with less convenient transportation.