The soil pH in many home gardens is too acidic for peach trees to thrive and needs to be raised to around 6.5. Repeat the soil test every two to three years, adding additional amendments as needed.

Newly planted peach trees need water more frequently than mature ones. "Newly planted and smaller trees have fewer roots. As ...

Full-size peach trees do not respond well to being replanted or repotted. Choose a container: Select a large pot that can hold at least 5 gallons and has sufficient drainage holes.

White capote has the potential to reach 50 feet in height and tolerate wetter soil than most fruit trees and will yield a ...

Particularly warm weather has led North Carolina farmers to harvest peaches early. How it’s impacting business: ...

The peach trees are just roped and loaded," said Todd Beck, owner of Beck's Harvest House, ... This year, the branches are so full with developing fruit, that growers need to thin them out.