Sugar May (peach)
| Prunus persica "Sugar May" | |
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| Species | Prunus persica |
| Breeder | Zaiger Genetics |
| Origin | Modesto, California |
The "Sugar May" is an early-season, freestone white-fleshed peach cultivar developed by Zaiger Genetics in Modesto, California, and patented on November 17, 1992.[1]
Characteristics
[edit]The Sugar May was sized at about 6.99 cm (2.75 inches) with brix level at about 10-12[2]. However, it was susceptible to brown rots according to studies from Clemson University.[3][4] Its skin has a deep red color and ripens 10 days before the "Redhaven" variety[5].
Literature
[edit]- Quantitative and Qualitative Changes in Sugar Content of Peach Genotypes [ Prunus persica (L.) Batsch. ] - Sylvia J. Brooks, James N. Moore, and J. Brad Murphy, 1993
References
[edit]- ↑ "Gary N. Zaiger Inventions, Patents and Patent Applications - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ Cirilli, Marco; Bassi, Daniele; Ciacciulli, Angelo (2016). "Sugars in peach fruit: a breeding perspective". Horticulture Research. 3: 15067. doi:10.1038/hortres.2015.67. ISSN 2662-6810. PMC 4720000. PMID 26816618.
- ↑ "2005 Musser Fruit Research Farm at Clemson University". www.clemsonpeach.org. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ Musser Fruit Research Farm (2009-2012)
- ↑ "Sugar May White Peach | DWN Variety Finder". Dave Wilson Nursery. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
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