Description

The Flat Peach originates from China, where it has been cultivated for hundreds, possibly over a thousand years. Traditionally grown along the Yangtze River basin and other temperate regions of eastern China, its flattened shape likely evolved from natural mutations of traditional round peaches. These mutations were preserved and propagated due to their distinctive appearance and excellent flavor. The variety was introduced to Europe and North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its unusual flat shape and delightful taste quickly captured the attention of gardeners and commercial growers. Flat peaches are primarily cultivated for fresh consumption, but they are also excellent for desserts, preserves, jams, and pastries due to their sweet, juicy, and aromatic flesh.

Taste

Intensely sweet, slightly tangy, very flavorful, and often sweeter than round peaches.

Fruit

The fruit is medium-sized, usually 150–200 g, sometimes smaller depending on growing conditions. It has a characteristically flattened, round shape, resembling a disk or donut, with a small central indentation containing the stone. The skin is smooth, thin, and a blend of yellow and red, sometimes lightly fuzzy like traditional peaches. The flesh is juicy, tender, bright yellow to pale orange near the skin; firm but soft enough to bite easily. The stone is small, relatively flat, clinging to the flesh in most varieties. The texture is very soft, juicy, and melts in the mouth; ideal for fresh consumption.