Plum (Prunus domestica) PERSIKINĖ

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Persikinė' 

An old Lithuanian variety with good yield and high resistance.

'Persikinė' (meaning "Peach") is an old Lithuanian plum variety, valued for its good to high annual yield, early entry into bearing, and good resistance to frost and diseases. The tree has a compact growth habit. The fruits are medium-sized, have an attractive yellow-pink colour, and a good, sweet, and aromatic flavour.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Good to high, annual yield.
• Good, sweet, aromatic flavour.
• Resistance to frost and diseases.
• Early entry into bearing.
• Partially self-fertile.
• Suitable for transport.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Lithuania (an old Lithuanian variety)
• Breeder: Information not available.
• Institution: Information not available.
• Crossing: Information not available.
• Registration: Information not available.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Medium-vigorous, reaches a maximum height of 4m on a seedling rootstock.
• Crown: Compact, conical.
• Pollination: It is partially self-fertile.

Fruit

• Size and weight: Medium-sized, with a weight of 35 – 45 g.
• Shape and colour: Round. Yellowish-pink with a waxy bloom.
• Flesh: Yellowish, firm, juicy.
• Flavour: Good, sweet, aromatic.
• Stone: Easily separable from the flesh.
• Use: Versatile (fresh consumption, processing).

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Resistant.
• Disease resistance: Resistant.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-early, mid-August.
• Yield: Good to high, annual.
• Entry into bearing: Early, 2nd to 3rd year after planting.
• Transportability: Suitable for transport.