How to Grow Peaches: Planting Methods and Key Techniques

Peaches are one of the fruits we eat quite a lot in summer, and purchasing power has been rising these past few years, so more and more growers are taking them up. So, do you know how to grow peaches? Let's take a look together!

1. How to Grow Peaches

To grow peaches, you need to choose a suitable site and then deep-plow and improve the soil. Dig large holes for the prepared seedlings and set them out for planting; slightly acidic sandy loam soil is best. Plant 40-50 trees per mu on flat land and 50-60 trees per mu on hillsides. During autumn and winter fertilization, pay attention to watering; the number of top-dressings depends on the growth situation. When pests and diseases appear, spray promptly for control, and handle fruit thinning and fruit setting carefully.

2. When Do Peaches Ripen?

1. Generally speaking, peaches in fact only ripen in summer, but the ripening time varies slightly depending on the peach variety. Peaches usually bloom in March-April, and after the flowering period ends, it takes 3-6 months of growth for the fruit to ripen; different types of peaches ripen at different times, and peaches start appearing in summer.

2. Right through to autumn, peaches are a seasonal fruit. Most peaches ripen from June to September, while a small number ripen earlier or later. Peaches can be divided into early-maturing, mid-maturing and late-maturing types, and can also be divided into fresh-eating and canning varieties according to different uses.

3. Early-maturing varieties come onto the market in mid-to-late June, mid-maturing varieties in July, and late-maturing varieties in late August. A ripe peach is slightly spherical, with a layer of fine fuzz covering its surface; it is greenish turning white and white with a blush of red, usually weighing 100-200 grams, with large ones weighing over 300 grams.

That wraps up today's summary of questions related to peach growing from Tuliu.com. We hope this article has been helpful to you.