Abstract:

Peach variety Zhongtao 5 was introduced and cultivated at two different altitudes area of Lishui, in Zhejiang Province at 2015. Through several consecutive years' observation, it has a good adaptability, high and stable yield with fruit performance of round, big, well-colored, sweet, flavorful and hard melting type. The flesh is crispy and refreshing during the hard ripening period, and soft and juicy when fully matured. Meanwhile, compared with low-altitude area, peach variety Zhongtao 5 cultivated at mid-altitude area could better avoid the effect of plum rain, form good and stable fruit quality and maintain longer picking period. Generally, Zhongtao 5 is suitable to be promoted in Lishui, especially in areas of mid-high altitude, with good adaptability and fruit quality.

Key words: peach, Zhongtao 5, seed introduction, Lishui