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The Amsden peach variety is one of the early varieties. Their white-fleshed fruits are already ripe in July. In addition, the old American variety is less susceptible to curling and otherwise quite robust.
Old and proven variety
This ancient variety of peach comes from a chance seedling in 1868. It was discovered by L.C. Amsden, a gardener from Carthago, Missouri. The new peach variety proved to be very fruitful and not very susceptible to all kinds of diseases, including the dreaded leaf curl. The Amsden peach was first introduced at the 1876 World's Fair in Philadelphia and was officially recognized by the American Pomological Society the following year, 1877. Also in 1876, the new peach variety came to Europe.
Strong tree, tasty fruits
The vigorously growing, very hardy tree has a wide crown and can reach a height of up to five meters under the right conditions. Depending on the weather, the numerous dark pink flowers burst open between mid and late March. They are insensitive to night frost, but you should still protect the tree from the cold with a light fleece covering. The small to medium-sized peaches have light-colored flesh and a small stone. They taste juicy and sweet. The fruits ripen early and are numerous. The Amsden peach is suitable both for table peaches and for canning.
Amsden is resistant to leaf curl
Peaches, but also related nectarines as well as apricot and almond trees are often attacked by the fungus Taphrina deformans, which causes blister or curl disease. In order to limit damage, planting resistant varieties is advisable. In addition to Amsden, these are the peach varieties
- Red Ellerstadter
- Formerly Alexander
- Alfter's record
- Fidelia
- benedict
- Harrow Beauty
- or the popular vineyard peach.
Although the peaches mentioned are far less susceptible to disease than other varieties, they can still be affected by curling disease. Treatment with fungicides containing copper should be carried out as a preventive measure, even before the first leaves and flowers appear in spring.
tips and tricks
Planting garlic, horseradish or nasturtium under or near the tree also has a fungicidal effect. Garlic is particularly effective here.