Prabhat Peach

What Makes Prabhat Peach Special?

• Early To Arrive: While other peaches are still tiny green balls, the Prabhat variety ripens by mid-to-late April. You get to eat them before the peak Loo (hot summer winds) hits!
• Sweet & Tangy Balance: The flesh is white, very juicy, and has a mild tanginess that makes it perfect for the Indian palate.
• Freestone Fruit: This is a “Freestone” type, meaning the seed pops out easily. No messy struggling to get the pulp off the pit!
• Heavy Yield: Once mature, a single tree can give you up to 60-64 kg of fruit. That’s enough for the whole colony!

How to Plant & Use

In my nursery, I always tell customers: if you are planting in the ground, keep a gap of at least 12-15 feet. For city dwellers, this plant does surprisingly well in large 18-24 inch pots. Just ensure the pot has a good drainage hole so water doesn’t stand.

Pro Tip: Pair this with our Grafted Shane Punjab to have a fruit-filled garden throughout the year!

Health & Garden Benefits

• Rich in Vitamin C: Boosts immunity right when the season changes.
• Heat Tolerant: Unlike imported varieties, this one can handle the North Indian summer quite well.
• High Market Value: Since it ripens early, it’s a “paisa-vasool” plant for those looking to sell fruit.
• Beautiful Blooms: Before the fruit, the tree gets covered in lovely pinkish flowers that look like a dream.
• Fiber Rich: Great for digestion and making healthy smoothies at home.

Nursery Secrets – Detailed Care

Sunlight: Give it a spot with South or East exposure. It needs the morning sun to develop that beautiful pink blush on the skin.

Watering: During the flowering stage, keep the soil moist but not wet. In winter, the plant goes into “dormancy” (sleeps), so reduce watering significantly.

Soil Mix: I recommend a “Desi” mix: 50% Garden Soil + 30% Sand (for drainage) + 20% well-rotted Gobar Khad (Cow manure).

Fertilizer: Every February, feed it with a mix of Vermicompost, Neem Khali (to keep Deemak or termites away), and a spoonful of Bone Meal for strong roots.

Pruning: Cut back the inner crossing branches in January. This allows sunlight to reach the center of the tree, which prevents fungus and increases fruit size.

Expert Note: As per research from the Horticultural Experiment & Training Centre, the Prabhat variety is specifically bred to thrive in the sub-tropical plains of India.