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"J. Rosano II" wrote:

> Great links Wendy! Thanks....
> Was wondering? Has anyone out there in NAFEXland seen the Saturn peach
> on anything rather than standard stock? Looking for the Saturn in a
> dwarfstock 3-5 ft. Starks only has standards and introduced them only a
> couple of years ago from Dave Wilson whom, only sells wholesale to 
> tradesmen.
> Wont a standard take at least 5 years to bear?
>

     My response-------------

     John, firstly there exists no "good" or reliably long-lived dwarfing 
stock for
peach.

     Secondly, most all peach/nectarine bear incredibly quick as flower/fruit 
buds
form on one-year wood.

Ed, So. Indiana, heaven, etc.

>
>
> Best wishes,
> Gianni
> S. NH Z 5/6
> wsm311@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Doughnut peach
> > http://www.davewilson.com/fruit_pix/doughnut_pch.html
> >
> > This peach is out of this world
> > http://www.insidevc.com/lifestyle/food/331802.shtml
> >
> > Donut Peach
> > http://www.ewbrandt.com/ewb/varieties/whitedonut/
> >
> > DOUGHNUT WHITE PEACH (Stark Saturn) Also called Saucer or Peento Peach.
> > Unique white-fleshed fruit with a sunken center (shaped like a doughnut).
> > Sweet, with a mild flavor described by some as almond-like. Ripens late
> > June/early July in Central Calif. Estimates chilling requirement, approx.
> > 4-500 hours. Self-fruitful
> > http://www.davewilson.com/br40/br40Peaches.html
> >
> > DONUT PEACH: There is a new peach just coming into production from 
> > California
> > and Washington. Some people may remember the Chinese Flat Peach.
> > The Donut Peach resembles the Flat Peach.. It's flat, with a sunken 
> > center.
> > It has a wonderful yellow color with a red blush on the outside. And it is
> > white flesh inside. Full of sugar and juice. It may be called a Donut 
> > Peach,
> > but this won't put a lot of pounds on you. It may, however, get juice all
> > down your arm. This is definitely a peach to roll up your sleeves with. 
> > Peak
> > supplies from Washington will be in mid-July.
> >
> > Donut Peach
> > A descendant of the flat peaches of China. First grown in America in the
> > 1800's. Up to 3 1/2 inches in diameter, it is flat, round, and drawn in at
> > the center. The skin is pale yellow with a red blush. The pit (free-stone
> > variety) is about the size of a pistachio nut. The flesh is white. Sweet
> > peach flavor; very juicy.
> >
> > Selection:
> > Choose peaches that are free from brown spots. Like regular peaches, 
> > ripen at
> > room temperature until soft to the touch.
> >
> > Storage:
> > Keep at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate.
> >
> > Uses & Preparation:
> >
> > Use these any way you would a regular peach.
> > Eat out of hand.
> > Add to fruit salads.
> > Availability:
> > Mid-August from California.
> >
> > Nutrition Information:
> >
> > Fat, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol free
> > High in vitamins A and C
> >
> > Wendy
> > Peace and Carrots Farm
> > Vermont
> > http://www.homestead.com/peaceandcarrots/
> > http://www.themestream.com/gspd_browse/browse/view_by_tag.gsp?auth_id=268669
> >
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