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Plant Care Guide
Prunus persica 'Babcock'

Babcock peach (Prunus persica 'Babcock' )

PeachWhite Babcock Peach

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

Low maintenance plant, needs pruning and dormant spray and fertilizting in the winter.

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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.

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.

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

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.

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.

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?