Question
I have a peach tree in a pot. When is the best time to transplant? and does it need more or less son?
Thank you
Maxine Evans

Answer
The best time would be early spring after the last frost. Peach tree do best in full sunlight. The planting area for a peach tree should be a minimum of 5 feet in diameter, and the soil should be tilled at a depth ranging between 10 and 12 inches. It is recommended that materials such as compost, manure, grass clippings, and leaves are mixed in. Doing so will greatly improve drainage, texture, and nutrient content.


When planting a peach tree, dig a hole in the center of the prepared location. Plant the tree so the bud union is approximately one inch above the soil. If a peach tree is planted too deep it may be injured or killed. Fill in the hole, tamp down the surrounding soil, and finish by moderately watering.  Fertilize a peach tree a week to ten days after planting and again approximately a month later. Use 8 ounces of 10-10-10 fertilizer and water in good.