Plant Your Peach Tree
(continued)
When
and How To Plant Peaches
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.
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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