Peach planting rules in the fall: how to choose a young plant, planting preparation

Peach is a capricious heat-loving culture. However, with the correct selection of the variety, the creation of optimal growing conditions and the observance of the rules of agricultural technology, a strong, sturdy tree is obtained, which gives a high yield.

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The best time to plant a peach

This fruit tree is planted in spring or autumn.

Autumn has advantages:

1. The plant manages to take root and grow stronger before the onset of frost.
2. Natural hardening occurs.
3. Immunity to infectious diseases is strengthened.
4. Reduces the risk of attack by insect pests.
5. In the spring, the tree enters a phase of active growth.
6. Peach bears fruit already 3 years after the event.

However, there are also disadvantages:

1. Winter-hardy varieties are suitable for such a planting.
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2. The climate of the region should be mild. The temperature in winter should not drop below -15 ° C.

In medium-sized regions, the optimal time for planting peaches is autumn - early and mid-September. Before the onset of cold weather, the plant will have time to take root, form a root system and stock up on the necessary amount of nutrients.

In the southern regions - early October - early November.

Sapling selection

The peach variety depends on the climatic conditions of the region. For middle and northern latitudes, plants with high resistance to low temperatures, weather fluctuations and early ripening are preferred.

Choose seedlings that have ended the active growing season. Determine it by young shoots. They should be completely covered with bark and the buds should be formed. Such a plant has a better chance of taking root.

The tree should not be more than 2 years old. The height of such a peach is 1.5 m.The trunk is up to 3 cm thick. The crown consists of 4 main branches.

Before buying a seedling, carefully examine it. He must be healthy and strong. There are many shoots on the roots. The branches bend well and do not break. When cut, the cut is white or pale green. Green skin under the bark.

If the plant is to be transported, then it is prepared as follows:

1. The roots are wrapped with a damp cloth. Then with polyethylene. Fix.
2. Transport in a horizontal position.

The roots are not immediately unpacked before planting. Leave for 2 days, breaking off leaves and thin twigs.

Site selection and preparation

Peach prefers an area with good lighting, protected from strong gusts of cold winds. Without stagnation of moisture and with the occurrence of groundwater at a depth of at least 1.5 m. The plant easily tolerates heat and drought. An excess of moisture is destructive for him.

Experienced gardeners recommend choosing the southern side of the site, where there are no buildings and tall trees nearby, casting a dense shadow. On the north side, it is preferable to close the seedling with a fence, stepping back at least 2.5 m from it.

The peach is not planted on the site where they grew before:

• Strawberry;
• sunflower;
• tomatoes;
• potato;
• watermelons;
• eggplant.

They begin to prepare a landing site 2 months in advance. Weeds and fallen leaves are removed. The soil is dug up several times, enriching it with oxygen and picking out the roots.

The landing pit is prepared as follows:

1. They are dug out with a size of 1x1 m and a depth of 0.8 cm.
2. The bottom is drained with expanded clay, crushed stone or broken brick.
3. The soil taken out of the pit is mixed with humus (13 kg), wood ash (0.5 kg).
4. 2/3 of the planting nest is covered with soil mixture, forming a cone.
5. Leave for 14 days.

Landing rules

In order for the plant to quickly take root in a new place, follow the procedure:

1. 2 pegs are stuck into the prepared planting nest in order to tie a young seedling to them.
2. Pour in 7 liters of soft, settled water. Wait until it is completely absorbed.
3. The seedling is placed vertically in the pit.
4. Gently straighten the root system.
5. Make sure that the root collar is 3 cm above ground level.
6. Sprinkle with earth.
7. Seal to avoid voids.
8. Tie the plant to the pegs.
9. Bring in a bucket of water.

The trunk circle is mulched.

To do this, use:

• peat;
• straw;
• sawdust;
• humus;
• fallen leaves.

The layer is made 7-8 cm thick.

Planted in autumn, the peach is highly immune to most diseases and is resistant to attacks by insect pests. A crop with high taste is obtained already in the 3rd year.

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