Planting and Early Care for a Patio Peach Tree in Zone 5

Check Planting Quality

• Soil firm around root ball, no air pockets.
• Not too deep (root flare visible) or too shallow (roots exposed).
• Water reaches root ball, doesn't run off.
• Roots loosened at planting to encourage outward growth.

Watering Regime

• Deep watering, then let dry; repeat. No schedule—check soil.
• "Moist" means damp, not soggy.

First-Year Care

• No fertilizer this year.
• Next spring: 10-10-10 at label rate when growth starts.
• Spray for pests/diseases next spring—consult county extension for local schedule.