Prunus persica (Peach Tree) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
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Low maintenance plant, needs pruning, dormant spray and fertilization in the winter.
Here's what you should be doing each month of the year for this plant in Sunset Zones 23 & 24: Find Your Climate Zone.
Click a month to be taken directly to that months plant care: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December
January
BUY
Bare root season (winter) is the best time of year.
PLANT
Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer.
FERTILIZE
Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.
WATER
Minimal water needs as long as we get some rain.
PRUNE
Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.
TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE
Preventively spray one application of copper or sulfer spray to control peach leaf curl. If peach leaf curl has a problem, then spray twice during dormant season.
TRANSPLANT
If you need to transplant a small tree this is the best time to do it.
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February
BUY
Bare root season (winter) is the best time of year.
PLANT
Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer.
FERTILIZE
Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.
WATER
Minimal water needs as long as we get some rain.
PRUNE
Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.
March
PLANT
Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer.
FERTILIZE
Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.
WATER
Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.
April
FERTILIZE
Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.
WATER
Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compost as needed.
May
WATER
Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compost as needed.
June
WATER
Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compost as needed.
PROTECT
Protect fruit from birds and other critters.
HARVEST
When fruit is ripe depending on variety.
July
WATER
Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compost as needed.
PROTECT
Protect fruit from birds and other critters.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Look for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter.
HARVEST
When fruit is ripe depending on variety.
August
WATER
Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compost as needed.
PROTECT
Protect fruit from birds and other critters.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Look for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter.
HARVEST
When fruit is ripe depending on variety.
September
WATER
Low water needs during fall until leaf drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Look for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter.
October
WATER
Low water needs during fall until leaf drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.
November
WATER
Low water needs during fall until leaf drop.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.
December
WATER
Low water needs during fall until leaf drop.
PRUNE
Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information.
MULCH
Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.
TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE
Preventively spray one application of copper or sulfer spray to control peach leaf curl. If peach leaf curl has a problem, then spray twice during dormant season.
TRANSPLANT
If you need to transplant a small tree this is the best time to do it.
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- Search our plant database for photos and more great information here.
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