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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 5, 2016
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    This sounds like "shot hole disease". In this fungal infection, leaves develop brown spots that fall out and leave holes, as you describe. Fruit production is also inhibited.

    These articles describe control options for this disease. Some fungicides are not available in all states, so check with a local university extension agent or at your garden supply store for what you can use.

    http://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Search/MainMenuWithFactSheet.aspx?CategoryId=3&PlantDefId=65&ProblemId=114
    http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r540100711.html

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2016
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    If the trunk is partially hollow this can be problematic. Keep a careful eye out for insects and diseases.
    Let the damage heal on it's own.
    Over time if the tree continues to grow you can prune to help balance the growth.

    Fruit Trees can be started from a cutting or grown from a seed. You may want to start a new tree from either a barefoot or a 1 to 3 year old tree.

    Here are some links for you with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/planting-peach-seeds.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm

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    Alisma on
    September 13, 2016
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    This article explains the procedure for germinating a peach pit:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/planting-peach-seeds.htm

    Peach seeds also require cold stratification, or storage in the cold to mimic winter, before germination. The 3 weeks the peach was already in the fridge will probably work for this:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/seed-stratification.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 30, 2016
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    This appears to be Peach Scab.
    Here is a link that explains this issue.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-scab-treatment.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 13, 2016
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    Here is a link that will help you.

    http://garden.org/ediblelandscaping/?page=201110-how-to

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 17, 2016
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    The ants are likely attracted to Honeydew, or the secretions of other pests on your tree.
    Treat the tree with Neem Oil.

    You will need to winter over your Peach Tree in a place that it will receive cold temperatures below 45 degrees F and just above 32 degrees F.
    These temperatures will need to be consistent, as Peach Trees need 500 hours of chill time.

    A garage or shed can work for your tree. I would add some insulating material around your pot, since your tree is still quite small.

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