Peach 'Oom Sarel' | Prunus Persica 'Oom Sarel'

Peach 'Oom Sarel' is a vigorous, productive deciduous fruit tree prized for its large, round, golden-yellow peaches with firm yellow flesh and a delicious flavour. The fruit is a clingstone variety, making it excellent for fresh eating as well as cooking, baking, canning and drying.  In the Western Cape, Oom Sarel peaches are generally harvested from early to mid-December.

A strong, spreading tree with a low chilling requirement, Oom Sarel is well suited to many South African growing areas. It is self-pollinating and a reliable bearer, making it an excellent choice for home orchards and productive gardens. Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Large, round peaches with firm, yellow flesh.
• Sweet, flavourful fruit for fresh eating and preserving.
• Clingstone variety, ideal for cooking, canning and drying.
• Self-pollinating, so a second tree is not required.
• Low chilling requirement and strong, vigorous growth.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during flowering and fruit development, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Feed in spring with a suitable fruit-tree fertiliser and prune during winter to maintain shape and encourage productive new growth.

Did You Know?

Oom Sarel is a South African peach cultivar that has been grown commercially for decades. Its firm, non-melting flesh gives the fruit excellent versatility, particularly for preserving, cooking and canning.