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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 8, 2011
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    You should not add fertilizer to the planting hole because the nitrogen in raw fertilizer can burn the roots. You don't need to dig up the tree and plant it somewhere else though. Just make sure that you are watering alot to help dilute the fertilizer and keep it from being so concentrated that it burns the roots.

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    Nikki on
    May 7, 2011
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    It could be suffering from cold damage. This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

    Here's some information about fertilizing peach trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/fertilizing-peach-trees.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 8, 2011
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    This is a sign of peach borers. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 8, 2011
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    When pruning a peach tree, keep in mind that an open center is the best shape as this allows the sunlight to reach most of the branches. The best time of year to prune is in February once the danger of frost has passed but before any fruit has begun 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.

    Runoff should not be a problem, but if it is, you can put up some type of barrier to redirect the flow of any water.

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    Nikki on
    May 8, 2011
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    This is normally caused by either a watering issue or a fertilizer issue. Since you recently moved the trees, it is likely a watering issue. The trees are still recovering their roots that were lost due to the move and have sacrificed their fruit in order to continue to work on the roots. They should fruit fine next year.

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    Nikki on
    May 8, 2011
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    I would continue to spray every other week at least for a month or two.

    The peaches with brown spots will be edible, but just not as pretty. Whether you leave them or not is up to you.

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    Nikki on
    May 9, 2011
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    I would wait until just after the blossoms begin to fade to begin pest control. This will make sure that you do not inadvertently kill beneficial insects that you need for pollination. I recommend neem oil. It is organic and very effective. It is often sold as fruit tree spray at stores. Check the label. Here is more information on neem oil:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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