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Peach
intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 5–9
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–April
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Available
Freestone varieties separate easily from the pit; clingstone varieties hold on tighter but are often preferred for canning.
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb per mature tree per year
A starting estimate is 100 lb per mature tree per year. That means one tree is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
100 sq ft per tree
Starting plan
— trees
Planning note: Needs a period of winter chill to fruit well but is more cold-sensitive in bloom than apple. A late frost can wipe out the crop.