Old and proven variety
This old variety of peach comes from from a random seedling from 1868. It was discovered by L. C. Amsden, a gardener from Carthago, Missouri, USA. The new peach variety proved to be very fruitful and not very susceptible to all kinds of diseases, including the dreaded curl disease. The Amsden peach was first introduced at the 1876 World's Fair in Philadelphia and officially recognized by the American Pomological Society the following year, 1877. The new peach variety also came to Europe in 1876.
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Strong tree, tasty fruits
The vigorously growing, very resilient tree has a broad crown and can reach heights of up to five meters if the conditions are right. The numerous dark pink flowers break open between the middle and the end of March, depending on the weather. They are insensitive to night frost, but you should still protect the tree from the cold with a light fleece cover. The small to medium-sized peaches have white flesh and a small core. They taste juicy and sweet. the
Fruits ripen early and numerous. The Amsden peach is suitable for both table peaches and canning.Amsden is resistant to frizziness
Peaches, but also the related nectarines, as well as apricot and almond trees, are often attacked by the fungus Taphrina deformans, which causes the blistering disease. In order to contain damage, it is advisable to plant resistant varieties. In addition to Amsden, these are the peach varieties
- Red Ellerstadt
- Formerly Alexander
- Alfter's record
- Fidelia
- Benedicte
- Harrow Beauty
- or the popular vineyard peach.
Although the peaches mentioned are far less susceptible to disease than other varieties, they can still be attacked by the curl disease. the Treatment with fungicides containing copper should be done preventively before the first leaves and flowers develop in spring.
Tips & Tricks
Garlic, horseradish or plantings also have a fungicidal effect Nasturtiums under or near the tree. Garlic in particular has been shown to be effective here.
