Prunus persica Bio Dixired - Peach Tree

The Organic Dixired Peach is a vigorous variety of yellow peach that produces fruit over a long period from late July to late August. Its round fruits are covered with a fuzzy red skin streaked with yellow. Their flesh is yellow, fine-grained, firm, quite juicy, and of good quality. They are perfect for making syrups and pastries. With early flowering in March, 'Dixired' is not recommended for cooler northern regions of Europe. It is a self-fertile variety, so it is not necessary to have another peach tree nearby to obtain fruit. The foliage is susceptible to peach leaf curl. Plants derived from organic farming.

The species name "persica" was given to the peach, which was thought to originate from Persia. In reality, all cultivated forms are native to northern China. Its appearance in Europe occurred in the 6th century and experienced significant development in the 19th century. From there, numerous selections aimed at improving the fruit's taste qualities took place. The Dixired Peach originates from Georgia in the USA, where it was obtained in 1945.

Like many fruit trees, the Organic Dixired Peach appreciates light, rich, and deep soils, and it does not tolerate excess moisture or heavy and compact soils. A sunny location sheltered from the wind will help with fruiting, which can sometimes be irregular. It is a vigorous tree with a spreading habit, indicating a tall trunk tree with many horizontally growing branches, giving it an elegant spread. Its deciduous foliage is a bright green and emits a slight almond scent. Its leaves are long, measuring 8 to 15cm (3 to 6in) by 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) wide, with short petioles. Its early pink flowering occurs in March. It is susceptible to frost, so protection in winter is welcome. The flowers are hermaphroditic and self-fertile. The fruiting results in round fruits, red streaked with yellow. They have a yellow, fine-grained, firm, quite juicy, and good-tasting flesh. This tree does not require too much maintenance and responds well to pruning.

Intended for organic cultivation, the Organic Dixired Peach will thrive under certain conditions. To avoid diseases and pests, the following should be done:
- choose a deep, light, rich, and well-drained soil
- avoid planting in an area where other woody plants have been
- prune to promote air circulation within the tree
- thin out to prevent disease developing on the fruits
- add compost in limited quantities in autumn, depending on the richness of your soil, and incorporate it into the soil
- plant multi-species hedges (except prunus), and create piles of stones and wood, and nest boxes (for birds, voles, and bats), to attract beneficial insects.
If disease appears, removing and burning the affected parts will be necessary. The Organic Dixired Peach is susceptible to Coryneum blight but resistant to peach leaf curl and rust. In case of Coryneum attacks, in addition to removing the affected parts, avoid overhead watering.

Peaches can be enjoyed raw, cooked, sweet, savoury, flambéed, glazed, or deglazed. They pair very well with wine and certain meats, such as duck. They can be found in numerous recipes, particularly for jams, compotes, and pastries.

For transport reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training sizes: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards - everything except for high standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.