Mmmm … peaches picked at their peak are pure perfection! Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest peaches at the right time. Plus, we have some delicious peach recipes to try with your bounty!
To grow peaches, the trick is to choose a type that will fit with your climate. Peach trees can be grown in USDA Zones 4 to 9, but do especially well in Zones 6 to 8. If you live in one of these latter zones, you can focus on choosing a variety based on its flavor and harvest-time. If you live in colder regions, there are some varieties that are more cold tolerant that you should choose instead.
Botanical Name | Prunus persica |
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Plant Type | Fruit |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Soil Type | Loamy, Sandy |
Soil pH | Slightly Acidic to Neutral |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Flower Color | Pink, White |
Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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