When you bring that first flat of tree ripened peaches home, your mind is filled with possibilities. The taste and flavor of a real tree ripened peach is something that almost defies explanation and frankly anybody with any cooking experience quickly realizes what an incredible opportunity they have in their hands to create something that
Pruning is one of those often misunderstood aspects of peach trees that many people shy away from without the direct advice of someone who has the experience and confidence necessary to direct them. I get it. It isn’t like you can change your mind about a branch you cut off and just put it back
Here are some things to consider first. Maybe it’s because we can finally say that we have successfully grown a peach orchard and actually sold at least a single peach. Maybe it’s just the fact that we finally got to meet all the folks that have been watching and praying for us as they drive
Before we planted our first peach trees I spoke with and interviewed several veteran peach farmers. I wanted to know what they had learned the hard way. I didn’t want to make any easily avoided mistakes. The things those folks taught me have served us well, but none so much as the flat stared delivery
The process of planting several hundred peaches is a little bit more involved than just stepping outside and picking up a shovel. Yeah, there’s still a shovel – but it definitely doesn’t start there. If you’re interested in how we got from start to finish so you can plant your own trees successfully, keep reading.
