Prunus persica Grosse Mignonne - Organic Peach Tree

The Organic 'Grosse Mignonne' Peach is a very old variety appreciated for its vigour, its exquisite and colourful, large fruits and its natural resistance to diseases. The tree is self-fertile and beautiful with magnificent pink blossom in March-April. The 'Grosse Mignonne' also delights enthusiasts because the very red skin of its fruits is easy to remove from the flesh. It is white, slightly pink near the small stone, very sweet, juicy and well-flavoured. This peach ripens quite late in the season, starting from August 15th in an average climate.

The species name "persica" was given to the peach, which was thought to originate from Persia. In fact, all cultivated forms originate from northern China. Its appearance in Europe occurred in the 6th century and experienced significant development in the 19th century.

Like many fruit trees, the 'Grosse Mignonne' Peach likes light, rich, and deep soils, it does not tolerate excess water or heavy and compact soils. It is a very vigorous tree. It will stay a moderate size, rarely exceeding 4m (13ft) high. This variety has beautiful, abundant spring flowering composed of large, deep pink, slightly purplish flowers before the young leaves develop. This peach is self-fertile and does not need the presence of another variety to bear fruit. The deciduous foliage is bright green and emits a slight almond scent. It turns yellow and falls in autumn.

This variety can be planted almost anywhere provided it is well exposed to the sun and sheltered from cold winds. The fruita are beautiful red peaches with a satin appearance. The white and juicy flesh is red around the stone, sweet and well-flavoured. The peach can be enjoyed raw, cooked, sweetened, salted, flambéed, glazed, or deglazed. It pairs very well with wine and certain meats, such as duck. It can be found in many recipes, particularly jams, compotes, pastries... Surrounded by a few bulbs, it will cheerfully accompany the beginning of spring.

For transport reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipment. They are suitable for all common pruning sizes: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, but not high standards. If you would like more information or advice on the training of your fruit trees, do not hesitate to contact us.