Most peach trees sold by nurseries are cultivars budded or grafted onto a suitable rootstock. source
Most peach trees sold by nurseries are cultivars budded or grafted onto a suitable rootstock.
Cultivated peaches are divided into clingstones and freestones, depending on whether the flesh sticks to the stone or not. source
Cultivated peaches are divided into clingstones and freestones, depending on whether the flesh sticks to the stone or not.
Common rootstocks are 'Lovell Peach', 'Nemaguard Peach', Prunus besseyi, and 'Citation'. source
Common rootstocks are 'Lovell Peach', 'Nemaguard Peach', Prunus besseyi, and 'Citation'.
Flat peaches or pan-tao have a flattened shape in contrast to ordinary rounded peaches. source
Flat peaches or pan-tao have a flattened shape in contrast to ordinary rounded peaches.
Peaches need nitrogen-rich fertilizers more than other fruit trees. source
Peaches need nitrogen-rich fertilizers more than other fruit trees.
Peach tree leaves start turning yellow or exhibit stunted growth. Blood meal, bone meal, and calcium ammonium nitrate are suitable fertilizers. source
Peach tree leaves start turning yellow or exhibit stunted growth. Blood meal, bone meal, and calcium ammonium nitrate are suitable fertilizers.
Fresh peaches are easily bruised, and do not store well. source
Fresh peaches are easily bruised, and do not store well.
Fresh peaches are most flavorful when they ripen on the tree and are eaten the day of harvest. source
Fresh peaches are most flavorful when they ripen on the tree and are eaten the day of harvest.
The peach tree can be grown in an espalier shape. source
The peach tree can be grown in an espalier shape.
The European red mite (Panonychus ulmi) or the yellow mite (Lorryia formosa) are also found on the peach tree. source
The European red mite (Panonychus ulmi) or the yellow mite (Lorryia formosa) are also found on the peach tree.
Peach trees are prone to a disease called leaf curl, which usually does not directly affect the fruit. source
Peach trees are prone to a disease called leaf curl, which usually does not directly affect the fruit.
Peaches and nectarines are best stored at temperatures of 0°C (32°F) and high humidity. source
Peaches and nectarines are best stored at temperatures of 0°C (32°F) and high humidity.
Peaches are highly perishable, and typically consumed or canned within two weeks of harvest. source
Peaches are highly perishable, and typically consumed or canned within two weeks of harvest.
Peaches are climacteric fruits and continue to ripen after being picked from the tree. source
Peaches are climacteric fruits and continue to ripen after being picked from the tree.
Peaches are not only a popular fruit, but are symbolic in many cultural traditions, such as in art, paintings and folk tales such as Peaches of Immortality. source
Peaches are not only a popular fruit, but are symbolic in many cultural traditions, such as in art, paintings and folk tales such as Peaches of Immortality.
