Questions about dwarf peach
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Dwarf Peach Graft Care, and Pruning Question
Comments (4)I don't think I see any significant problems with the peach tree. The slight discoloration and oozing probably resulted from some minor mechanical injury. It looks like the tree has plenty of energy to push new growth below and above the graft. I planted lots of trees this spring that looked worse than that and are doing fine. Continue to remove any growth below the graft. You probably don't need to fertilize. It looks like the tree is mulched, and based upon the grass in the background, your soil is probably fertile enough for a new peach tree. Take care not to over-water your peach tree. Most literature instructs to avoid scaffolds below 18" for peach trees. The reason is for weed contol. It can be difficult to spray weeds when scaffolds are lower than 18". On peaches, I start my scaffolds as low as possible. I have some scaffolds that literally start at ground level. The reason is I want to keep the fruiting zone w/in arm's reach. I've found the higher the scaffolds start, the more difficult it becomes to keep the fruiting zone low and still get full crops. So far, weed control hasn't been that much more difficult with low scaffolds because I've primarily used mulch for weed control....See MoreQuestions about dwarf peach/nectarine trees
Comments (2)Augustina, your rootstock will define the size of your tree. So, pick varieties that do well in your area, then try to find those trees on more dwarfing rootstocks. Pumiselect is very dwarfing rootstock often used for peaches/nectarines/apricots/plums. I have two trees on Pumiselect, a Weeping Santa Rosa plum and a Blenheim apricot. The apricot is going into it's 3rd year in the ground, and it is still quite small. If you can't find trees on Pumiselect, then the next best choice would be Citation rootstock. So, I would find a nursery that has the option of putting their stone fruits on very dwarfing rootstocks, then pick a good variety of peach or necatarine for your area. They can adapt well to container culture, we have one forum member (fruitnut) who has done phenomenal things with container stone fruits. I believe most of his trees are on Citation. Patty S....See Morequestion about patio peach tree....
Comments (9)Thanks again Colonel_kernel!! I watched the video and have it in ground and its been there about a week now. i have noticed that there are some small, i wouldnt call them branches, but its the smaller sticks off the main trunk that dont have any leaves or new looking growth on it, would it be better if i cut the small ones that look dead and have no growth on them off?? I was worried about root wise because i recently got excited and found a red oak that is small yet, but about 5 foot but super tiny trunk yet for 20.00. before i planted it i was looking around online and trying to figure out how to plant that one, and have read the some types of trees that have roots that tend to grow upwards of the ground and tend to break up side walks and foundations and such and from what i have read no matter how deep you plant them you could have this issue. I wasnt sure if this patio peach was one of those types or kinda what i could expect in a few years with that. i just bought my first home last fall and my yard is the only home on this street that does not have 1 mature plant, flower nor tree, so i have been on a mission trying to fix that even though i have no clue as to what i am doing. i figure if i find stuff for cheap and they are pretty and or will help wildlife and feed or help squirrels in a few years down the road while looking decent i will be thrilled. But yet i am hoping i havent got over my head just buying all this stuff up not knowing what im doing, but i figure if i get a good deal on it, why not try and experiment a bit and hope for the best?? lol I also noticed that when i planted it the other week and i have been out watering it there are A LOT of small ants that come marching off it and have noticed a couple small holes in a few leaves. Should i use something on it? Im not one to want to use chemicals, but i do have the bayer 3 and 1 spray and i also have some garden friendly diatomaceous earth that i can put on it if need be?? i have also noticed even when i bought it that it dont have all that many leaves on it, and i bought the only one with leaves..the others were bare, so i am not sure if it had issues when i brought it home and i need to baby it, or what i would even need to do to baby it?? And one last question for now....right now i just have dirt around it...i do have a few bags of the wood red mulch and also a bale of straw/ hay whatever..would it be a good idea to cover the dirt with the mulch or hay?? i have read that that hold in the moisture for the roots and keeps them cool i guess...or should i hold off doing that until it gets to cooler fall weather before the snow and winter hits?? Sorry for asking so many questions..i think this tree might of had some issues when i got it, and i just want to give it the best start that i can in hopes of it will come to live next spring and the following years..i appericiate all the advice and thoughts any of you have because i am clueless :) but willing to try and learn!!...See Morequestion about dwarf cavendish...
Comments (1)Bananas can reproduce sexually (flowers and seeds), and asexually (the pups which are clones, hence genetically identical). The Dwarf Cavendish freely suckers. You may or may not get flowers this season, but this is unrelated to the pups. The mother plant will not die after suckering, and you can either leave them attached or sever them and pot them up separately. When they are mature enough, you can gently tug them apart from the mother plant (they will already have their own roots by this time). For fruiting, they are ready when they are ready. They want...good sun, heat, WATER, and fertilizing. (Assuming your banana is outside this time of year.)...See Morefruitnewbienyc
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