Introduction performance of peach variety Zhongtao 5 at different altitudes in Lishui
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.