Makhro Koinor • 100ml R159
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Makhro Koinor • 100ml R159
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CHOOSING YOUR TREE
Because peach trees are best suited to winter planting , you should be able to find them easily throughout winter . Choose one around a metre high , with a stem circumference of about a thumb . There may be a variety on offer , so be clear on what you like – peaches or nectarines , cling or dessert .
What ’ s the difference ? Peaches and nectarines are essentially the same species , but peaches have a fuzzy skin , while nectarines are smooth . Both can be either “ cling ” or “ dessert ” types , and this is based on the stone or pip . Cling types have a pip that clings to the flesh , making it difficult to remove without causing damage to the flesh , while dessert peaches / nectarines have what is
called a “ freestone ”, in other words a pip that is easy to remove . It stands to reason that cling peaches are often used for canning , jams , jellies and purees , while dessert peaches are ideal for fresh eating and desserts . The flesh can also vary – from soft and “ melting ” to fine or coarse . Decide what you want your peaches for and let that guide your choice .
One of the most popular clingstone varieties in South Africa is the Kakamas , also known as the Oom Sarel . It produces large round yellow cling peaches and the tree can grow up to 10m high . A popular freestone or dessert peach is the Snow White . It has a sweet pinkish-white flesh and can be eaten fresh or used in baking or for jam .
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