My peach fruits are seeping a gluey substance. What is this? Located in Blackwood, South Wales.
Here is a link with more information for you to pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/nectarines/nectarine-fruit-oozing.htm
We have a peach tree that did not need another peach tree for pollination. This is the 2nd yr it has had peaches on it. Should we spray the peaches with anything as they are growing to prevent them from having like a sap on them. Have cut away the sap looking stuff off the peach and tried them. They are sweet and have a good taste. Is there something we should be doing, (spraying or fertilize them)?
I personally like neem oil as it is both a pesticide and fungus but does not hurt bees or other beneficial insects and is also safe for people. Here is more information on it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
What causes a peach tree to die one branch at a time? My Faye Alberta Cling peach tree shows now signs of insect infestation. I have sprayed for peach borers with the best insecticide I can find for it. I have also fed the tree with recommended fertilizer. Two branches died and had to be removed and another branch is showing signs that it will die. The tree has only a few peaches on it this year. I would like to save it because it is difficult to get this type of peach tree.
Peach Trees are know to be affected by numerous insect issues and diseases.
Borers are a likely problem due to the symptoms your tree is presenting along with several other fungal or fruit tree diseases.
The tree is likely partially girdled, thus the slow die back.
Fungicides can be used, but they are not as affective after the tree is all ready showing signs of death.
You are right to remove and dispose of all the infected leaves and limbs.
Here are some links for you that may offer some help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/veg_fruit/hgic2209.html
Our peach tree's leaves are turning yellow with what appears to be burnt tips (pics are attached). We're not seeing any reddish tint to the leaves or stems, which I understand is common with nitrogen deficiency. The tree has been in the ground for about 18 months. We are in Austin, Texas where the weather has been very hot and humid the past month. Back in late May and most of June, we had a ton of rain. We haven't added much in terms of fertilizer, just fertilized the yard around it a couple months ago with some Milorganite. We're just trying to determine if this is a deficiency of some sort, or a fungal or bacterial disease. Any help or clues you can give us would be greatly appreciated.
This could have started out as a water issue. The heavy rains combined with the heat, these can cause fungus issues.
I would spray with Neem Oil, as do so weekly. It works as both an insecticide and fungicide.
Remove any dead material and dispose of.
I don't think is is a deficiency either but follow the fertilizing schedule in the links below.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/fertilizing-peach-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm
I cut my peach trees in late winter to open them for the growing season. Everything went fine with thinning and later rethinning. However, in the middle of June to early July, they started developing mold and dropping off the trees. It started as a promising crop, but just fizzled when harvest time came. Bugs were not a big problem as in the past years. I heard the only cure for mold was to make sure the trees were open so the air would not stagnate and create mold. What can be done next year to abate this problem?
Depending on the color and nature of the mold, it could be powdery mildew or sooty mold. Both are fungal issues with one brought on through excessive moisture/humidity and the other by insects pests like aphids. Neem oil can take care of both problems - the fungus and the pests. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
I have a 20 yr old peach tree and always had abundance of fruit until a large limb fell off then last summer, then not one peach. The tree is very healthy looking and lush with leaves. What can I do to help it set fruit for this summer?
Not knowing the variety or your zone, it's entirely possible your tree is getting to the end of it's life.
Some varieties produce fruit till they are 15 to 20 years old.
Cooler climates can shorten the life of a Peach Tree, where in warmer climates with great growing conditions a Peach Tree can live 50 years.
The loss of a limb can be a stress to the plant or a symptom of other problems with the tree.
Check for signs of insect or fungus issues.
I'm listing some links to refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/tree-with-no-peaches.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm
It says how to make them germinate but it doesn't say how to store them while you're waiting for fall and winter.
You can store the dry seed in a plastic bag in your refrigerator provided you do not put apples or bananas in the same fridge (because they release a ripening gas). Alternatively, you can store the pits at room temperature, but out of the sun.