Step-by-step instructions for the correct planting of a peach in the fall

Why autumn planting is better

Many gardeners are accustomed to planting seedlings of fruit crops in the spring, believing that over the summer, young trees will have time to take root well and get stronger. However, the fall planting has many advantages:

• when choosing planting material in the fall, it is possible to evaluate its vegetative shoots;
• lack of direct exposure to sunlight;
• rooting occurs during the rest and dormancy of plants;
• a fragile seedling is not attacked by harmful insects;
• favorable price for seedlings of varietal crops.

When planting a varietal peach in the fall, there is a high risk of freezing of the fruit crop. So, it is possible to plant fruit trees in the Central Black Earth, Lower Volga and North Caucasian regions until mid-October. In areas with a difficult climate - Siberia, the Urals, the Far East - it is better to transfer the planting of a peach seedling in open ground to the spring.

Video "Planting a peach in the fall"

From this video you will learn how to properly plant a peach seedling in the fall.

Preparatory stages

Peach belongs to capricious and thermophilic fruit crops. In order for the plant to quickly acclimatize and successfully take root, it is necessary to pay due attention to the choice of planting material and determine its further place of growth.

Sapling selection

According to the recommendations of experienced gardeners, when choosing a seedling, it is necessary to select zoned varieties. It is better to buy planting material from local nurseries.

The height of a peach seedling should not exceed 1.5 m, while the width of the trunk is about 2 cm. Tall and massive fruit crops do not take root well and have weak immunity. The discrepancy between these parameters indicates that the agrotechnology of forcing the planting material was violated.

The root system of a plantable peach should be highly branched and not overdried. In addition to the main root, there are 2-3 lateral roots. The more powerful the root, the faster the tree adapts to new growing conditions.

2-year-old seedlings take root most successfully. The distance from the root collar to the grafting site is 6–8 cm. In this case, the bark of the tree should have a smooth glossy surface.

Autumn planting makes it possible to assess the condition of the planting material. Examine the plant carefully for cracks, open "wounds" and traces of the presence of harmful insects. The presence of dried, yellowed or twisted leaf plates is considered the first sign of a fungal disease. When buying a tree that is known to be sick, you should not place high hopes on it.

Landing pit

The peach tree grows well on the south, west and southwest sides of the infield. This fruit crop loves the sun, but is afraid of the draft. It is best to plant the seedling near the fence or wall of the house, thereby protecting the plant from the cold wind.

The groundwater level should be no more than 3 m from the earth's surface. Otherwise, over time, the root system of the fruit tree will begin to rot, which is fraught with the death of the plant. Peach should be planted at a distance of 3.5–5 m from other tall trees.Don't forget to choose the right neighborhood. Planting peaches near apricots, apples, pears, cherries, cherries and walnuts is not recommended.

The peach takes root quickly, grows well and develops on loamy and chernozem soil with a low level of acidity. If sand and clay prevail on the territory of the garden, then good drainage must be done during planting.

As for the planting pit, its dimensions should be 75–80 cm deep and 60–70 cm wide. The height of the drainage layer is 10-15 cm. Broken red brick, gravel and crushed stone can be used as drainage.

10-14 days before planting, a nutrient mixture is introduced into a prepared planting pit:

• rotted manure;
• wood ash;
• peat;
• superphosphate;
• topsoil.

Planting a seedling

Now let's look at the algorithm on how to plant a peach correctly in the fall. 24 hours before planting in open ground, the root system of the seedling is immersed in water.

To stimulate root formation, it is recommended to add Kornevin or Heteroauxin to the water.

1. Form a depression in the planting hole. The size of the depression should correspond to the parameters of the root system of the young tree.
2. Pour a bucket of settled water into the formed hole. Wait for the liquid to soak into the soil.
3. Examine the root system for damage. Carefully cut off broken, injured and dry roots with a garden pruner.
4. Place the seedling in the center of the planting hole, carefully straighten the roots.
5. Sprinkle soil over the plant. Make sure that the root collar is on the surface. The distance from the ground to the root collar should be at least 4 cm.
6. Compact the soil, tie the seedling to a support and form a side around the perimeter of the trunk circle.
7. Water the seedling abundantly and mulch the soil in the near-trunk circle with peat, straw, or fallen leaves.

A properly organized planting of a seedling of a fruit crop helps the plant to quickly get used to a new place of growth and survive the coming winter.