Peach

Category: fruit-trees

Growing

  • 📍 Zone: 5-9
  • 🌞 Sun: Full sun
  • 💧 Water: High when young; typically unneeded once mature
  • 🌱 Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic; hilltop or slope ideal

Planting

  • 📏 Height: 15-25 feet
  • 📏 Spacing: 8-14 feet apart
  • 📅 When To Plant: Plant rootstock when dormant; grafted trees can be planted anytime
  • 🌱 Propagation: Grafting
  • ⬇️ Depth: Deep planting, at least 3 feet
  • 🤝 Companion:
    • 0: Other peach trees (may improve yield, though not necessary)
    • 1: Clover
    • 2: Marigolds
    • 3: Lavender
    • 4: Basil
    • 5: Oregano
    • 6: Borage
    • 7: Wildflowers
  • 🚫 Avoid Planting Near:

    Care & Maintenance

    • ✂️ Pruning:
      • 0: Prune during winter
      • 1: Remove water sprouts and suckers
      • 2: Remove crossed branches
      • 3: Limit the number of branches to maintain structure and airflow

    Harvesting & Usage

    • ⏰ When To Harvest: When fully colored and slightly soft to the touch
    • ✋ How To Harvest: Twist the fruit gently and pull from the branch

    Ecological Info

    • 🐝 Pollinators:
      • 0: Primarily bees
    • Notes: Self-pollinating, though nearby peaches can enhance productivity