Plant Your Peach Tree
 

When and How To Plant Peach Trees

Prepare the soil well in advance of planting to allow the soil to settle well - August is the ideal time. The planting area will be next to a wall, so dig a hole 1.8m (6ft) by 1m (3ft) to a depth of 75cm (2ft 6in). Dig the soil well, adding garden compost and/or other organic matter. Scatter two or three handfuls of bonemeal or other long-lasting fertiliser onto the soil and dig it in well. 

Prior to planting the tree, attach wires to the wall as indicated in the diagram. Initially, the wires should cover an area of approximately 1.5m (4ft 6in) high by 2.5m (8ft) wide. This should be sufficient for a couple of years growth. Additional wiring can be attached in later years as the tree reaches maturity - see the diagram below.

When the peach tree is purchased ( late September to early October is the best time) plant by spreading out the roots in the planting hole and filling in with soil to the same depth as the soil mark on the stem. The base of the stem should be 10cm (4in) out from the wall to allow for future growth. Firm the soil down. Lightly tie in any existing stems to the wire supports to allow for settlement of the soil.

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