This is an example of the previously referenced ‘Donut’ peach, both before and after surgery. (Pardon the less than totally clear photos.)
A legend–and I can’t provide a source or any claim that it is true–is that these pintau peaches (i.e. flat peaches) were favored by a Chinese emperor because he could eat the whole thing without ever getting his fingers sticky. (It is sort of possible; I tried it once, for the historical significance of it all.)
And then you can look through it.
Fun with fruit!
The best part, of course, is the eating. These are great peaches.
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Finally, a nomenclature note: These peaches are sometimes called ‘saturn’ peaches, but appropriate though that name may be, there is also a patented ‘Saturn’ variety that is not a flat (donut-type) peach, but rather a double-flowered tree with ‘ordinary’ fruit. I have seen them confused in some catalogs and other sources. As far as I know, there is no flat peach on the market that also has double flowers, so if you see such a variety advertised, ask some probing questions.
Whilst traveling in Italy this year, I came across the donut peach, purly by chance. After one taste I could not get enough of this fabulous peach. For many years as a younger man I was an orchardist and this love of growing trees has never left my blood.
Can you tell me, is this variety available here in New Zealand and if so through whom can I obtain a tree for my back garden.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Stipe Borich
Seed planted by Stipe Borich — 08 October 2007 @ 17:37