Saturn (Peento or Donut) Peach

Prunus persica 'Saturn'

Saturn is a yellow, 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.

Pricing

Saturn Peach on Standard (Lovell) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $22.99

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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.

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

Characteristics & Attributes

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