Planting a peach tree »The most important information at a glance

Which location do peaches prefer?

Peaches love the sun and the warmth. Optimal is one full sun, but sheltered from the wind in the garden. Varieties that stay small such as B. Rubira can also be kept in a pot.

How do I plant or plant a peach tree? sow him?

Commercially available peach trees are usually grafted. They can easily be planted in a suitable spot in the garden. Before that, however, a root cut should be made and the root ball should be watered vigorously. Peaches can also sown directly as long as they are genuine varieties.

Moving forward is not absolutely necessary. However, in order to actually pull a plant out of the core, observance of the winter rest is essential. The best way to do this is to keep the seed kernel in a cool and dark place, possibly 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. Older trees, however, no longer tolerate repositioning.

Peaches can be propagated both from cuttings and from the seed core. The latter, however, 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 hibernation and can finally sprout in spring.

When do peaches bloom?

Peaches bloom very early in the year, most varieties as early as mid to late March. However, the time of flowering depends on the one hand on the weather and on the other hand dependent on the variety. But be careful: Most varieties have frost-sensitive flowers, which is why protection (e.g. B. a fleece or a fleece blanket) is necessary in the event of cold spells.

When can I harvest the juicy fruits?

There is early, medium early and late ripening peach varieties. Early varieties such as B. Suncrest can partly be harvested at the end of June / beginning of July. However, the main harvest time is the months August to September. Peaches don't all ripen at the same time, so the harvesting process can take two to three weeks. Fruits harvested fully ripe do not have a long shelf life, however Unripe harvested peaches ripen afterwards.

What kind of soil do peaches prefer?

Peaches like loose soil rich in humus. Heavy and loamy 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 when the fruit is developing, but waterlogging should be avoided.

When and what should I fertilize?

You should not fertilize directly when planting. The best fertilizing time is between May and July when you apply nitrogen- and potassium-rich fertilizers. There is no fertilization in winter.

Good and bad neighbors

Peaches should be made with garlic, and / or horseradish Nasturtiums be planted together, as these plants are the widespread curl disease help contain. Otherwise, however, peaches need a lot of distance from other plantings.

Tips & Tricks

It is best to plant your peach tree on a house wall that gives off heat. This protects the tree from wind and drafts, but must not cast any shade and thus rob the plant of the sun. Orientation to the south is ideal.