The “Persian apple” or the “fruit of immortality” – the peach is known by many names and is popular all over the world. The lushly flowering trees with juicy and sweet fruits can also be cultivated at suitable locations in Germany.
How do I plant a peach tree correctly?
To plant a peach tree, choose a full sun, sheltered location with loose, humus-rich soil. Plant the tree in autumn, water the root ball thoroughly before planting and ensure there is sufficient distance from other plants.
Which location do peaches prefer?
Peaches love the sun and warmth. A spot in the garden that is in full sun but sheltered from the wind is ideal. Small varieties such as B. Rubira can also be kept in a pot.
How do I plant or sow a peach tree?
Peach trees available commercially are usually grafted. They can simply be planted in a suitable place in the garden. Beforehand, however, the roots should be cut and the root ball should be watered thoroughly. Peaches can also be sown directly as long as they are genuine varieties.
Do I have to prefer peaches?
Advancing is not absolutely necessary. However, in order to actually grow a plant from the core, compliance with winter dormancy is essential. The best way to do this is to store the seed core in a cool, dark place, perhaps in a box with damp sand.
Can you transplant peaches?
You should actually transplant young peach trees at least once or twice, as this stimulates root growth. However, older trees no longer tolerate moving.
How to propagate peaches?
Peaches can be propagated both from cuttings and from the seed core. However, the latter is basically only possible with the genuine varieties.
When is the best time to plant?
It is best to plant peaches in autumn so that the tree has the necessary winter rest and can finally sprout in spring.
When do peaches bloom?
Peaches bloom very early in the year, most varieties in mid to late March. However, the flowering time depends on the weather on the one hand and the variety on the other. But be careful: Most varieties have frost-sensitive flowers, which is why protection (e.g. B. a fleece (€6.00 on Amazon) or a fleece blanket) is necessary in cold snaps.
When can I harvest the juicy fruits?
There are early, mid-early and late-ripening peach varieties. Early varieties such as B. Suncrest can sometimes be harvested at the end of June / beginning of July. However, the main harvest time is August to September. Not all peaches ripen at the same time, so the harvesting process can take two to three weeks. Fruits that are harvested when fully ripe do not last long, but peaches that are harvested unripe will continue to ripen.
What type of soil do peaches prefer?
Peaches like loose, humus-rich soil. Heavy, clayey or very sandy soils, on the other hand, are less suitable.
Do you have to water freely planted peaches?
Peaches need a lot of water, especially during fruit formation, but waterlogging should be avoided.
When and what should I fertilize?
You should not fertilize directly when planting out. The best time to fertilize is between May and July, when you apply fertilizer rich in nitrogen and potassium. There is no fertilization in winter.
Good and bad neighbors
Peaches should be planted together with garlic, horseradish and/or nasturtium, as these plants help control the widespread leaf curl disease. Otherwise, peaches need a lot of distance from other plantings.
Tips & Tricks
It is best to plant your peach tree on a heat-emitting house wall. This protects the tree from wind and drafts, but must not cast any shadow and thus rob the plant of the sun. A southerly orientation is optimal.
