General Information

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  January 1. Buy Bare root season (winter) is the best time of year. 2. Plant Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April. 4. Water Minimal water needs as long as we get some rain. 5. Prune Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information. 6. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. 7. 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. 8. Transplant If you need to transplant a small tree this is the best time to do it.

  February 1. Buy Bare root season (winter) is the best time of year. 2. Plant Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April. 4. Water Minimal water needs as long as we get some rain. 5. Prune Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information. 6. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.

  March 1. Plant Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer. 2. Fertilize Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April. 3. Water Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. 4. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.

  April 1. Fertilize Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April. 2. Water Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. 3. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.

  May 1. Water Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. 2. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.

  June 1. Water Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. 2. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. 3. Protect Protect fruit from birds and other critters. 4. Harvest When fruit is ripe depending on variety.

  July 1. Water Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. 2. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. 3. Protect Protect fruit from birds and other critters. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Look for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter. 5. Harvest When fruit is ripe depending on variety.

  August 1. Water Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. 2. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. 3. Protect Protect fruit from birds and other critters. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Look for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter. 5. Harvest When fruit is ripe depending on variety.

  September 1. Water Low water needs during fall until leaf drop. 2. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. 3. 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 1. Water Low water needs during fall until leaf drop. 2. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.

  November 1. Water Low water needs during fall until leaf drop. 2. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.

  December 1. Water Low water needs during fall until leaf drop. 2. Prune Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information. 3. Mulch Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. 4. 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. 5. Transplant If you need to transplant a small tree this is the best time to do it.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Bare root season (winter) is the best time of year. February Bare root season (winter) is the best time of year.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer. February Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer. March Plant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April. February Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April. March Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April. April Fertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Minimal water needs as long as we get some rain. February Minimal water needs as long as we get some rain. March Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. April Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. May Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. June Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. July Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. August Regular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop. September Low water needs during fall until leaf drop. October Low water needs during fall until leaf drop. November Low water needs during fall until leaf drop. December Low water needs during fall until leaf drop.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? January Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information. February Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information. December Prune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. February Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. March Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. April Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. May Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. June Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. July Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. August Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. September Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. October Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. November Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed. December Keep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? June Protect fruit from birds and other critters. July Protect fruit from birds and other critters. August Protect fruit from birds and other critters.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? July Look for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter. August Look for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter. September Look for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January 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. December 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 When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? January If you need to transplant a small tree this is the best time to do it. December If you need to transplant a small tree this is the best time to do it.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? June When fruit is ripe depending on variety. July When fruit is ripe depending on variety. August When fruit is ripe depending on variety.