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- Q.Problem With The Fruit On My Peach Tree. - The skin is wrinkling on my young fruit on my peach tree. Hope you can help with why this is ...
- Q.Peach Trees. Orange Trees. - Last year I had a good crop of peaches. Nice and firm and full colour. But for some reason although ...
- Q.Should I Cover My Peach Tree This Winter. - I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and it’s supposed to get down to 32 or 33 this winter. We planted ...
- Q.I Am Looking Forward To Planting Some Fruit Trees. I Have Already Purchased Two Peach Trees But I Am Wondering If I Need To Amend - my soil before I get started. What type of soil will peach trees do well in? And do you have ...
- Q.What Is The Growing Zone For Dwarf Elberta Peach Trees - Live in Mountain Home, Idaho and would like to plant elberta peach tree. Is the area good for these kind ...
- Q.Spray Schedule For Peach Tree - fungus and worms on peaches
- Q.Peach Tree Is Still Dormant - My Peach tree is still dormant. The tree is 45 years old. I planted one in my daughters yard and ...
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Anonymous on
November 13, 2019Q.problem with the fruit on my peach tree.
The skin is wrinkling on my young fruit on my peach tree. Hope you can help with why this is happening
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 14, 2019
Certified ExpertA.The most likely reason is water deficit/drought stress. The other possibility is a fungal disease, peach leaf curl. But that would have been preceded by leaf curl and discoloration.
Peach trees are one of the most problematic trees to cultivate, they are subject to several pests and diseases. It takes a comprehensive preventive management program to prevent the common problems. Prevention is the key concept, be pro-active, don't wait until the tree or the fruit shows a problem before taking action.
Start with good soil and water management. Build soil organic matter content, test the soil and apply amendments according to actual nutrient deficiencies found, or at least use a general purpose complete organic fertilizer. Mulch the soil surface and deep water the entire soil surface of the absorbing root zone weekly or twice a week depending on climate an soil conditions. Dormant spraying during winter is essential to reduce overwintering insect eggs/ larvae and disease.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
December 10, 2019Q.Peach trees. Orange trees.
Last year I had a good crop of peaches. Nice and firm and full colour. But for some reason although the crop was looking good we did not get one peach that we could eat. The tree is 12 months old.They were too hard. Also, I have aa orange tree that the leaves are turning yellow and there is holes in the leaves. This tree is also a young tree. Any help would be appreciated. Keith Pull
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 11, 2019
Certified ExpertA.New Zealand should be able to support citrus growth but may have not had a long enough cold period for your peaches. Some varieties require a certain number of hours below freezing to produce a crop, and during warmer years, may not produce.
Now As far as the holes go... This could be a number of things from insect to fungal damage. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/yellowing-orange-tree-leaves.htm
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Anonymous on
December 29, 2019Q.Should I cover my peach tree this winter.
I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and it’s supposed to get down to 32 or 33 this winter. We planted the tree in early August.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.No you don't need to cover a peach tree for frost protection in Henderson.
But if you haven't started a dormant spray program you should do that as soon as possible. Horticultural oil and copper fungicide is used to prevent overwintering fungus infections like peach leaf curl, and insect pest eggs and larvae that can also overwinter and resume infestations in spring.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/common-fruit-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-chill-hours.htm
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Danetteferranti on
February 17, 2020
77514Q.I Am Looking Forward To Planting Some Fruit Trees. I Have Already Purchased Two Peach Trees But I Am Wondering If I Need To Amend
my soil before I get started. What type of soil will peach trees do well in? And do you have a drop off site where my soil can be analyzed? Thank you. Danette Ferranti
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You will need to test your soil, first, to see if you need to amend it.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
After, you can amend with what you are lacking in. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
Your local extension service will be who tests your soil. This page will help you to find the nearest one to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
This article will help you to care for peaches: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
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Anonymous on
March 4, 2020Q.what is the growing zone for dwarf elberta peach trees
Live in Mountain Home, Idaho and would like to plant elberta peach tree. Is the area good for these kind of trees?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.According to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Mountain Home Idaho is Zone 6a with minimum temperatures of -10 F.
Dwarf Elberta peach trees are suitable for Zones 5 through 9 (down to -15 or -20), so it should be OK with good soil and water management.It's always best to check with a local garden center or County-University Agricultural Extension Service.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/how-to-grow-elberta-peach-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
March 14, 2020Q.spray schedule for peach tree
fungus and worms on peaches
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There are some good resources/articles available:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/spraying-peach-trees.htm
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haherre on
March 26, 2020
Mandeville, LA 70471Q.Peach Tree Is Still Dormant
My Peach tree is still dormant. The tree is 45 years old. I planted one in my daughters yard and this one is bearing fruit already?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That is impressive! The average life span of a Peach tree doesn't exceed 20 years, usually. It is dying of old age.
It may be time to consider a new planting. Peach trees, with such a short lifespan, will not be revived.
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