Fruits Info

The one of the most popular and best fruit grown throughout the world’s north and south temperate zones in China is Peach. The scientific name of Peach is Prunus Persia; suggest its origin as Persia (Iran): at one time it was called “Persian Apple.” Chinese literature dates its cultivation in China to 1000 B.C. there is a book of poems and songs which was written describing pink peach blossoms and peach trees with ripe fruit.

Probably it was from China to Persia by caravan, the peach quickly expanded to Europe. In the 16th century, it was moved over to Mexico, most loved by Spanish. Soon after establishing on the east coast of United States, the Spanish, French, and English also stated planting Peaches in the New World.

In 18th century it was introduced in California by Spanish missionaries, and in early 1800s the Russians correspondingly brought peach seeds by skip to San Francisco and decided to plan them near Fort Ross. There are variety of selection and improvement occurring in industry development.