SONATA TAVRIDY

The Sonata Tavridy peach is a medium-sized tree with an inverted-cone-shaped crown and average shoot-forming ability. The shoots are thick, with medium-sized internodes and flowering buds distributed along the entire length. The bark on the trunk and skeletal branches is gray and slightly cracked, with dark brown raised lenticels. The leaves are of medium size, lanceolate, about 16 cm long and 4.8 cm wide, with a smooth, concave, and wrinkled lamina along the central vein and serrated margins. The petiole is long, with several bud-shaped glands. The flowers are rose-like, large, with rounded petals and stamens located below the petals. The frost resistance of flowering buds is average. The fruits of the Sonata Tavridy variety are of medium size, usually around 110 g, reaching up to 140 g in some years. They are round in shape with a very attractive appearance, rated at 4.7 points. The skin is of medium thickness and density, slightly pubescent, and does not slip off the fruit. The main color is cream with a bright carmine blush covering the entire fruit surface. The flesh is white, delicately fibrous, juicy, and aromatic with a harmonious taste, confirmed by a tasting rating of 4.7 points. The pit is of medium size, light brown in color, fits tightly against the flesh, and does not detach from it. The fruits ripen very early, in the first decade of July. The variety is intended for table use and is suitable for processing into juices and jams. The yield reaches 120 centners per hectare. Due to its characteristics, such as early ripening, attractive appearance, and high-quality fruits, Sonata Tavridy is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking delicious and juicy peaches with good transportability.