Aiqing Zhu^1,2

1 Yiwu Baishengyuan Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Yiwu, 322002, Zhejiang, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Biological Evidence, 2026, Vol. 16, No. 4   
Received: 05 Jun., 2026    Accepted: 04 Jul., 2026    Published: 15 Jul., 2026

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Peach fruit quality is a key factor affecting the competitiveness of fresh peaches and consumers' willingness to purchase them again, and orchard management plays a major role in determining fruit quality. This review summarizes the effects of major orchard management practices, including canopy management, flower and fruit thinning, irrigation management, nutrient regulation, ground cover, and fruit protection, on fruit appearance, skin color, fruit size, soluble solids, sugar–acid ratio, firmness, and nutritional quality. It also discusses how light distribution, source–sink balance, water supply, and mineral nutrition influence fruit quality formation. Based on typical case studies from the major peach-producing regions of Zhejiang, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, and North China, the review further summarizes practical orchard management strategies and their effects under different ecological conditions. Integrated practices such as optimizing canopy structure, proper flower and fruit thinning, precise water and fertilizer management, and grass cover can improve the orchard microclimate, promote sugar accumulation and fruit coloration, enhance fruit quality consistency, and increase both resource use efficiency and ecological sustainability. In the future, greater attention should be given to precision monitoring, intelligent orchard management, and climate-adaptive cultivation technologies to promote more digital, precise, and environmentally friendly peach production, providing technical support and practical guidance for producing high-quality peaches and achieving sustainable industry development.

Peach fruit quality; Orchard management; Canopy management; Water and nutrient management; Precision cultivation