The peach variety Kyivskiy Ranniy is an early-maturing variety, developed in Ukraine in 1939 by crossing the varieties Kachenko 208 and Gross Minion. The tree is of medium height, reaching 3-4 meters, with a rounded, slightly spreading, and strong crown. The crown is bushy, and fruiting occurs primarily on mixed shoots. This variety is characterized by high frost resistance, quickly recovers after frosts, and can bear fruit annually for 10-15 years. The first harvest can be obtained as early as the 3rd-4th year after planting.
The fruits are of medium size, weighing 85-105 grams, with an oval shape and a distinct tip. The skin is light yellow with a bright striped blush on one side. The flesh is greenish-white, tender and juicy, with moderate juiciness and high flavor quality, containing about 9.4% sugars and 0.9% organic acids. The pit separates easily from the flesh when fully ripe. Peaches are transportable and well-kept when harvested promptly, although overripe fruits become too soft.
For successful cultivation, trees should be planted on sunny sites with well-drained soil, maintaining a spacing of 3-4 meters between them. Planting holes of 70×70 cm should be filled with a mixture of topsoil, manure, and compost, with a drainage layer at the bottom. Care includes regular watering during active growth and fruiting, annual pruning to shape the crown and remove damaged branches, and fertilization: nitrogenous in spring and potassium-phosphorus in summer, with organic fertilizer applied once every three years. Protective treatments with fungicides and insecticides are conducted during active growth and before flowering to prevent diseases and pests. The variety is resistant to diseases such as powdery mildew and clasterosporiosis, making it a reliable choice for cultivation in middle regions of steppe and forest-steppe zones.
