Peach (Prunus persica) ALEXIA

Peach (Prunus persica) 'Alexia'

Romanian white-fleshed variety with high yield and very early bearing.

'Alexia' is a modern Romanian peach variety bred at the SCDP Băneasa station. It is characterized by white-creamy flesh and excellent taste. Growers especially appreciate its vitality and ability to produce crops very soon after planting.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early bearing (already in the 2nd year after planting).
• High yield (35 – 45 kg per tree).
• Excellent sweet and aromatic taste.
• Good resistance to Powdery Mildew and viral diseases.
• White, juicy flesh.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: SCDP Băneasa
• Parentage: ‘Flacara’ × ‘Marygold’
• Registration: 2002

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium.
• Bearing: Very early onset, already in the 2nd year after planting.
• Rootstock Myrobalan C5: Tree growth on this rootstock is similar to the St. Julien rootstock. The advantage of the Myrobalan C5 rootstock is that it tolerates drought, water stress, and poorer soil conditions better.

Fruit

• Size: Medium.
• Shape: Round, slightly flattened.
• Flesh: Creamy-white, juicy (white-fleshed variety).
• Taste: Excellent, sweet, aromatic, with medium acidity.
• Stone: Freestone (separates from flesh).
• Usage: Universal (fresh consumption, industrial processing).

Resistance and Requirements

• Disease resistance: Good resistance to Powdery Mildew and viral diseases.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Due to its early bearing nature, it is suitable for growers expecting a quick return on planting.

Harvest and Storage

• Yield: High, averaging 35 – 45 kg per tree.