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Prunus Persica "Peach Van Riebeeck" 10Liter
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Prunus Persica "Peach Van Riebeeck" 10Liter
Product Details
Weight: 10.00 kg
Botanical Name: Prunus persica ‘Van Riebeeck’
Common Names: Van Riebeeck Peach, Peach Tree
📌 Product Description
Prunus persica ‘Van Riebeeck’ is a well-established peach variety valued for its good fruit quality and dependable performance in South African conditions. The fruit is medium to large, with a yellow base and a red blush, offering sweet, juicy flesh suitable for fresh eating and processing.
This variety is known for its consistent yields and adaptability, making it a reliable choice for home orchards and small-scale growers. In spring, the tree produces masses of soft pink blossoms, adding ornamental charm to the garden.
‘Van Riebeeck’ is a versatile and productive peach variety suited to a range of uses.
📏 Size When Fully Grown
Height: 3 – 5 m
Spread: 3 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized deciduous fruit tree
Growth Rate: Moderate
🌱 Best Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
Water:
• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil consistently moist during fruit development
• Avoid waterlogged soil
Feeding: Apply compost and balanced fertiliser in early spring and after harvest
Maintenance:
• Prune annually during winter dormancy to maintain structure and encourage fruiting
• Generally self-fertile
• Monitor for pests and diseases such as leaf curl
🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Winter (dormant season)
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Mid to late summer
Climate Suitability: Best suited to temperate regions with sufficient winter chill
Chill Requirement: Medium
🌼 Additional Benefits
• Sweet, juicy fruit
• Reliable and productive
• Good adaptability
• Suitable for fresh use and processing
• Attractive spring blossoms
🌿 Ideal Uses
✔ Home orchards
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Cooking and baking
✔ Preserves
✔ Edible landscaping
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