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Low maintenance plant, needs pruning and dormant spray and fertilizting in the winter.
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January1. BuyBare root season (winter) is the best time of year.2. PlantPlant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer.3. FertilizeFertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.4. WaterMinimal water needs as long as we get some rain.5. PrunePrune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information.6. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.7. Treat for Pest/DiseasePreventively 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. TransplantIf you need to transplant a small tree this is the best time to do it.February1. BuyBare root season (winter) is the best time of year.2. PlantPlant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer.3. FertilizeFertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.4. WaterMinimal water needs as long as we get some rain.5. PrunePrune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information.6. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.March1. PlantPlant in ammended soil with a handful of organic fertilizer.2. FertilizeFertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.3. WaterRegular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.4. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.April1. FertilizeFertilize once before bud growth in spring. It could be January, February, March or April.2. WaterRegular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.3. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.May1. WaterRegular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.2. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.June1. WaterRegular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.2. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.3. ProtectProtect fruit from birds and other critters.4. HarvestWhen fruit is ripe depending on variety.July1. WaterRegular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.2. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.3. ProtectProtect fruit from birds and other critters.4. Pest/Disease InspectionLook for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter.5. HarvestWhen fruit is ripe depending on variety.August1. WaterRegular deep watering once a week, or as needed. Regular water during fruit growth prevents unwanted fruit drop.2. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.3. ProtectProtect fruit from birds and other critters.4. Pest/Disease InspectionLook for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter.5. HarvestWhen fruit is ripe depending on variety.September1. WaterLow water needs during fall until leaf drop.2. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.3. Pest/Disease InspectionLook for leaf curl. If this exists you'll need to treat with dormant sulfer or copper spray in the winter.October1. WaterLow water needs during fall until leaf drop.2. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.November1. WaterLow water needs during fall until leaf drop.2. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.December1. WaterLow water needs during fall until leaf drop.2. PrunePrune once during winter. Focus on leaving second year branches for fruit growth. Go to www.coastalsage.com for more information.3. MulchKeep an inch of organic matter as a healthy mulch year round. Add more organic compast as needed.4. Treat for Pest/DiseasePreventively 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. TransplantIf 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.
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