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PEACH TREES

PEACH
The peach (Prunus persica) is a deciduous tree first domesticated and
cultivated in Zhejiang province of Eastern China. It bears edible juicy
fruits with various characteristics, most called peaches and others
(the glossy-skinned, non-fuzzy varieties), nectarines. The specific
name persica refers to its widespread cultivation in Persia (modern-
day Iran), from where it was transplanted to Europe and in the 16th
century to the Americas. It belongs to the genus Prunus, which
includes the cherry, apricot, almond, and plum, in the rose family. The
peach is classified with the almond in the subgenus Amygdalus,
distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated seed shell
(endocarp). Due to their close relatedness, the kernel of a peach stone
tastes remarkably similar to almond, and peach stones are often used
to make a cheap version of marzipan, known as persipan.Peaches
and nectarines are the same species, though they are regarded
commercially as different fruits. The skin of nectarines lacks the fuzz
(fruit-skin trichomes) that peach skin has; a mutation in a single gene
(MYB25) is thought to be responsible for the difference between the
two.

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Interval From Planting to Fruiting

Season of Ripening

Soil

Spacing

Harvest

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Post Harvest

Production Concerns

Pests and Diseases

Structures and Equipment

Other Considerations

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INTERVAL FROM
PLANTING TO FRUITING

Growing a peach tree from seed,

usually takes between 3–4 years
before they bear fruit.

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SEASON OF
RIPENING
Summer is the peak peach picking
season, and that generally means
May through late September.

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SOIL
Peaches prefer slightly acid soil (pH
6.0-6.8) and thrive in lightweight
loamy, well-draining soil. It is vital to
not plant peach trees in low spots in
the landscape where water pools,
as this can contribute to problems
like root rot, which can cause the
demise of the tree.

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SPACING

Standard-sized peach trees can be spaced 15 to

20 feet apart, while dwarf varieties should be
planted 10 to 12 feet apart.

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HARVEST
Peach trees will start bearing fruit in 2-4 years,
under normal growing conditions with proper
maintenance and care. Harvest season for
peach trees: Late June through August,
depending on the variety and growing location.
Peaches for wholesale are usually harvested
firm when their skin just turns yellow for
better storability. Harvest time for peaches
sold at farmer markets or pick-your-own
operations can be delayed until a red blush
develops with softer texture and higher
sweetness for better eating equality.
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POST HARVEST
Peaches are transported from orchard to
packinghouse and cooler as soon as possible
after harvest. At the packinghouse the fruit are
dumped (mostly using dry bin dumps) and
cleaned. Sorting is done to eliminate fruit with
visual defects and sometimes to divert fruit of
high surface color to a high-quality pack. If too
much fruit is left on the tree, it is likely to be
smaller and subpar. Thinning the fruit ensures
that the tree will focus energy on the
remaining fruit. Prune and fertilize to
encourage 10 to 18 inches of new growth
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PRODUCTION CONCERNS

Peaches are the most susceptible to damage from waterlogged soil

during budbreak and rapid shoot extension in the spring. Especially
rainy springs may cause tree damage or loss on poorly drained soils
even when these precautions are taken to improve soil drainage.

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PESTS AND DISEASES

PESTS DISEASES

Peach Twig Borer Coryneum Blight (Shothole)

Greater Peachtree (Crown) Borer Gummosis
Aphids (Green Peach Aphid) Iron Deficiency
Spider Mites Perennial Canker
Walnut Husk Fly Powdery Mildew
Earwigs
European Paper Wasp, Yellow
Jackets

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STRUCTURES AND
EQUIPMENT
Peach trees thrive when growing in a
location that receives full sun and has a
well-drained, fertile soil. “Full sun” means
at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day
during the growing season. Light is vital to
fruit production and quality, and also helps
keep fungal issues from taking hold. As
always, it is necessary to have farming and
harvesting tools.

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OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS
Elevation and Air Drainage

Soil Type and Drainage

Water Quality

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