Prunus persica – Peach (آڑو)

 

Prunus persica – Peach (آڑو)

– Juicy, fragrant summer fruit, – Pink blossoms in early spring, – Grows well in Punjab’s plains and foothills

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🌿 Botanical Name: Prunus persica (PROO-nus PUR-sih-kuh)
🌿 Family: Rosaceae (roh-ZAY-see-ee)
🧊 Hardiness Zone (USA): 5–9
📏 Height: 10 to 20 feet, with a spreading canopy

🍃 Foliage: Deciduous tree with long, narrow, finely toothed green leaves that turn yellow in autumn; branches are smooth and reddish

All photos are from Lahore. Taken by me, 

🌸 Flowering Period (Lahore/Punjab):
February to March – delicate five-petaled pink flowers bloom before the leaves, signaling the start of spring

🌼 Companion Plants:

• Lavandula angustifolia – deters pests and improves pollination

• Chrysanthemum – natural repellent for nematodes and aphids

• Garlic or chives – protect roots and enhance nearby fruiting plants

🏡 Garden Usage:
Planted in home orchards, large gardens, or as a seasonal focal tree; beautiful in bloom and productive in fruit

🍑 Fruition: 
Ripens from May to early July in Lahore; produces round, fuzzy-skinned fruits with juicy, yellow or white flesh depending on variety

🌱 Soil: Prefers deep, well-drained loamy soil with good air circulation; sensitive to waterlogged roots

⚖️ pH Value: 6.0–6.8 (slightly acidic)

💧 Water: Regular watering during flowering and fruiting; reduce post-harvest and in dormancy; avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal disease

🌡️ Temperature:
Thrives in Punjab’s climate (including Lahore; needs winter chill hours (around 200–800 depending on variety); heat-tolerant up to 42°C during ripening season

☀️ Location Preference (sun or shade):
Full sun – at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily

🌾 Propagation: Grafted saplings preferred for fruiting; propagation by seed possible but unreliable for fruit quality

🐛 Pesticides:
Watch for peach leaf curl, aphids, and fruit borers; use copper fungicides during dormancy and neem-based sprays during the growing season

🌻 Fertilizers:
Apply well-rotted compost in winter; balanced fertilizer (10-10-10 or 12-12-12) in early spring and mid-season; avoid nitrogen after fruiting

🦋 Attractiveness to Wildlife:
Blossoms attract bees and early pollinators; ripe fruit may attract birds and squirrels

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💡 Tip:
Prune in late winter to encourage airflow and shape; thin fruits after setting for larger, tastier harvests. Peaches reward care with beauty and bounty.

🌼 May you enjoy planting, tending, and tasting the sweetness of this Peach tree (آڑو) in your orchard or garden corner.