I have a year old peach tree. It has plenty of peaches, but they have a clear gel coming out of a small hole. If you cut the peach open, there is a worm inside. What can I spray to kill the worm so the peaches will be edible?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm
How do you start seeds from peaches?
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/planting-peach-seeds.htm
You start the pit. It takes forever. Someone else may have an idea how to speed up the process. I only have 1 tree but manage to keep a volunteer from fallen fruit because the trees don't have a very long lifespan.
This is the first year my peach tree has had fruit. It's about 3 years old and 10' high. The peaches are very small and staying green with no spots but no fruit growth, just small green walnuts. I'm not sure what type they are. We are in SC. Any suggestions?
Peach trees need to be pruned and thinned well to produce fruit. If your tree is at least 3 years old and it carries the immature fruit throughout the season, that may be your problem. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-thinning.htm
What can I do to save my peach tree? I planted it this year and it had about a dozen peaches. Now about a month later, all the leaves are yellow and it looks like it might die. My other peach tree looks fine. I do not want to lose my tree. Please help.
This can be a sign of plant stress caused by any number of issues, from disease to too much water. However, it is more prevalent among poorly watered trees--either too much or too little. Don't fertilize trees at this state, especially when droopy looking. Try too keep the roots moist but not wet. Don't water more than once a week but when you do, soak the soil deeply. Then just wait. There are no guarantees that this will fix the problem.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm
I'm currently using "Neem oil" as a fungicide/insectacide for my peaches in the early spring and throughout the growing season. Are there more effective products for treating my trees organically?
In terms of organic, neem is considered to be one of the best because it is both a fungicide and an insecticide and one of the few insecticides that will not harm bees.
You can also try citrus oil. It is generally considered not to be as effective, but does treat both. You can also look for sprays that combine both neem and citrus for a little extra oomph.
Why aren't my peaches ready yet? They are plentiful and pretty. Just bought a new home with fruit trees and blackberry bushes, and planted some citrus trees ourselves. Future trees will be fig and pecan. Any suggestions for very hot climate in central Texas?
They may just need some more time. Different varieties have different needs. If they look healthy and seem to be maturing, you just need to be patient.
How will I know when it's time to pick my peaches?
Deciding when to harvest peaches is a matter of personal preference. While most people prefer tree-ripened fruit, fruit at this stage has an extremely short shelf life. Therefore, it may be better to pick the fruit two to four days before it is fully ripe. Here are some things to look for when harvesting peaches: When the fruit is easily pulled off the twigs, then it is probably ripe. You should feel a certain amount of movement when you press into the flesh of the peach with your fingers. When peaches change from green to an orange tint, they are nearly ripe. Ripe peaches will give off a pleasant, peachy smell.
These articles should help you with growing and harvesting peaches: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm