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Saturn Peach

Saturn Peach

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Saturn (Peento or Donut) Peach

Prunus persica 'Saturn'

Saturn is a white-fleshed, freestone peach with a tangy flavor. When it's pit is removed, the peach looks like a doughnut, or like Saturn's rings. The tree is vigorous, spreading, and resistant to bacterial leaf spot. Ripens in late July, early August with Redhaven. It is very hardy, along the lines of Redhaven and Reliance.


Height

10-14 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet

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Hardiness Zone

5-8

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Item # Description Price
159 Saturn Peach on Standard (Peach) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $26.99 Add to Cart

Prunus persica 'Saturn'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Almost all peaches are self-fertile and require no pollinators. They will set heavy crops on single trees, which need heavy and aggressive thinning early in the season for best fruit size. Maintain good vigor in peaches by pruning every year, and fertilizing moderately. Aim for 1-3 feet of new growth a year. Fertilize early in the season, so that growth is well hardened off before fall and winter cold weather.

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A Little History about Saturn (Peento or Donut) Peach

Saturn is an exotic looking "peento" peach. Peento peaches are known for their flat fruit, with very tiny or no existent pits.

Prunus persica 'Saturn' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Self-fertile
• Thin early for size
• Thin heavily for size
Disease Resistance
• Bacterial spot tolerant
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Spreading habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
• Very productive
Harvest Period
• Early season
Other Attributes
• Aromatic
• Complex flavor
• Sub-acid flavor
• Very juicy
• Very sweet
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• High dessert quality