Position
Plant your Snowcrest Peach Tree in a location that receives full sun, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Size
Snowcrest Peach trees are known for their manageable size, (3.7 – 4.6 m) making them suitable for home orchards and smaller garden spaces while producing a satisfying amount of delicious fruit. Proper pruning and care can help maintain the tree’s size and shape, ensuring healthy growth and optimal fruit production.
Soil Type
Peach trees are not fussy about soil type although they prefer slightly acidic soil. Loosen the soil in the area before planting about 1.5mts depth in your normal garden soil and good drainage is important.
Mulch
Use from 2 to 5 centimetres of pine bark mulch to protect the roots from UV damage and drying out. It retains moisture, and maintains an optimal pH. Do not let the mulch touch the plant stem, as it may cause infection or rot.
Fertilising
Apply our slow-release all-plant fertiliser. Apply 1 teaspoon every 4-5 months. The roots will absorb what they need.
Alternatively, apply a balanced fertiliser (such as 10-10-10) in early spring before new growth begins. Thereafter fertilise annually in early spring.
Watering
Water newly planted trees deeply once or twice a week during the growing season to help the roots establish.
Once established, provide regular watering, especially during dry spells. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water every couple of weeks if there is no rain. Too much water can cause root rot, but do not allow the roots to dry out completely.
Pruning
Prune your Snowcrest Peach Tree in late winter or early spring before buds break. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches, and shape the tree to promote good airflow and light penetration.
Cut out dead or diseased branches completely whenever they appear and dispose of them immediately.
Pest and Disease Management
Monitor for common peach pests such as aphids, peach twig borer, and peach tree borer. Use integrated pest management techniques and consider spraying in early spring to control overwintering pests.
Agricultural Neem Oil or Effective Microorganisms (EM Control ) will assist in either prevention or after the fact. If you already have aphids or mites, wash the vine down with a harsh hosing, and when dry, spray with Neem oil or EM Control. Peach trees need regular spraying before the onset of fruit and immediately after buds turn to small fruit. Continue organic spraying regularly for good-quality peaches.
Thinning Fruit
Thin fruit in early summer when they are about the size of a dime to promote larger, healthier fruit and prevent branch breakage due to excessive weight.
Harvesting
Harvest Snowcrest Peaches when they are fully ripe on the tree. To harvest, gently twist or lift the peach from the tree. When ripe, it should come off easily.
