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Plant Your Peach Tree 


Plant Your Peach Tree

 

When and How To Plant Peach Trees

Prepare the soil well in advance of planting to allow the soil to settle well - August is the ideal time. The planting area will be next to a wall, so dig a hole 1.8m (6ft) by 1m (3ft) to a depth of 75cm (2ft 6in). Dig the soil well, adding garden compost and/or other organic matter. Scatter two or three handfuls of bonemeal or other long-lasting fertiliser onto the soil and dig it in well. 

Prior to planting the tree, attach wires to the wall as indicated in the diagram. Initially, the wires should cover an area of approximately 1.5m (4ft 6in) high by 2.5m (8ft) wide. This should be sufficient for a couple of years growth. Additional wiring can be attached in later years as the tree reaches maturity - see the diagram below.

training a fan peach


When the peach tree is purchased ( late September to early October is the best time) plant by spreading out the roots in the planting hole and filling in with soil to the same depth as the soil mark on the stem. The base of the stem should be 10cm (4in) out from the wall to allow for future growth. Firm the soil down. Lightly tie in any existing stems to the wire supports to allow for settlement of the soil.

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Name: C hall
E-mail: mothercares4me@hotmail.com
Date posted: July 24, 2011 - 06:17 am
Message: Could you please explain to me why my peaches have small stones which are Impossible to remove,. The tree has plenty of fruit it's 3years old and is planted in the ground ,also what is the best way to prune it as it is growing very big


Name: C hall
E-mail: Private
Date posted: July 24, 2011 - 06:16 am
Message: Could you please explain to me why my peaches have small stones which are Impossible to remove,. The tree has plenty of fruit it's 3years old and is planted in the ground ,also what is the best way to prune it as it is growing very big


Name: cindy
E-mail: Private
Date posted: June 29, 2011 - 12:56 pm
Message: my young peaches have like a crystalized syrup on the outside of them. what causes this?


Name: Margaret Still
E-mail: margaret.still602@btinternet.com
Date posted: June 16, 2011 - 11:22 am
Message: We planted a peach tree in the open ground five and a half years ago. Apart from the first year we have had good peaches each year. Last year it was absolutely laden and the year before produce a large crop of very big peaches ( winning first prize in the village show). However this year we had good blossom and many small peaches forming which have now all dropped off. There is no foliage on the tree save a few leaves that appeared before the last frost. The tree looks as if it is dead or dying although the branches and twigs are very supple. I should be grateful for any advice
Many thanks


Name: Margaret Still
E-mail: margaret.still602@btinternet.com
Date posted: June 16, 2011 - 11:20 am
Message: We planted a peach tree in the open ground five and a half years ago. Apart from the first year we have had good peaches each year. Last year it was absolutely laden and the year before produce a large crop of very big peaches ( winning first prize in the village show). However this year we had good blossom and many small peaches forming which have now all dropped off. There is no foliage on the tree save a few leaves that appeared before the last frost. The tree looks as if it is dead or dying although the branches and twigs are very supple. I should be grateful for any advice
Many thanks