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    Nikki on
    September 12, 2011
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    The best time of year to prune is in February, once the danger of frost has passed but before any fruit has begun budding/blooming. First, cut off any dead or damaged limbs. Next, remove any branches growing towards the center of the tree as well as any downward-facing shoots. Also remove any small, thin shoots. Once blooming has begun, it may also help to pinch off some of the buds to induce more productive fruit.

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    Nikki on
    September 16, 2011
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    It sounds like you may have peach borers. Here is more information on these pests: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 16, 2011
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    Plant them as you would any seed. Usually, these are planted in fall about 3 to 4 inches deep and lightly covered with straw mulch (to insulate those planted outdoors). Simply dig the hole and drop the peach pit in. There's no certain direction, the roots and top growth know which way to go. Give it some water and cntinue giving it occasional waterings throughout winter. By spring, it should begin to sprout.

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    Nikki on
    September 17, 2011
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    September 23, 2011
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    Nikki on
    September 28, 2011
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    I would not plant it out just yet. Keep it in the pot for another year. It will need a sheltered place outside to overwinter though, somewhere out of the wind and near a wall (for residual heat) would be best.

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