Nectarines not only taste delicious, they are also real vitamin bombs. It makes sense to plant your own nectarine tree outdoors or in a pot. You can find out how this works here.
How to plant a nectarine tree correctly?
To plant a nectarine tree, choose a sunny, warm location, prepare the nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil and plant the tree in a sufficiently large planting hole. If you keep it in a bucket, make sure it has good drainage and a capacity of at least 30 liters.
Which location is the right one for the nectarine tree?
Optimal site conditions and proper care promise good growth and a successful harvest. This includes a sunny, warm and protected location, a nutrient-rich, humus-rich and moist soil as well as a low-lime, slightly acidic potting soil.
Are there any specific requirements for the condition of the soil?
Before you start planting the nectarine tree, you should prepare the soil optimally. Heavy soils are enriched and loosened with a mixture of sand and humus. What nectarine trees don't like is calcareous soil, which is why you should only use stale rainwater for watering.
How do I plant a nectarine tree outdoors?
Since the nectarine tree is comparatively insensitive, it can also be planted outdoors. Before planting or transplanting, the entire root system is shortened to around 30 centimeters. The tree is pre-watered and placed in water up to the root neck. The planting hole should be approximately 1.5 times deeper than the length of the root system.
What do I have to consider when planting a nectarine tree in a container?
The nectarine tree can also be planted in a pot and placed on the terrace or balcony, under these conditions
- The bucket should have a capacity of at least 30 liters.
- Don't use a coaster to avoid waterlogging.
- Cover the bottom of the pot with shards of pottery (€9.00 on Amazon) or gravel and cover them with a breathable garden fleece.
- The nectarine tree is positioned in the middle and buried.
- After planting, you should water it well.
- It makes sense to provide the tree with a support to give it sufficient support.
Growing a nectarine tree yourself – how does it work?
You need a lot of patience if you want to grow the nectarine tree yourself. It is important that you let the core of the nectarine dry out for a few weeks or even months. Then fill a 15 centimeter clay pot with potting soil and place the core about six centimeters underground. The ideal germination temperature is 24 degrees Celsius. After about a month the seedling will be visible.
Tips & Tricks
After planting, spread some mulch on the ground. In this way, moisture is retained in the soil and the roots are prevented from drying out.
