Sugar Princess Peach Tree

favajal45

Planted a sugar princess peach tree for the first time last summer. What should I use to fertilize the tree this spring to produce the best crop? Also do I need to spray the tree with anything before the tree forms blossoms??

Bowani Siam

To get the best crop from stone fruit trees, pruning to get flowering spurs is important. If you have just recently planted the tree it is a good time to begin the pruning process.

Peach Trees, how to prune them page 2

Fertilising is another story. Most important is to fertilise after flowering, and never in winter while they are dormant.

How to fertilise your Peach or Nectarine trees - Inner - GardenGuide

They are prone to numerous pests and diseases. Leaf Curl, Peach Aphid etc. Here is a simple diagnostic tool:

Pests & Diseases | Stone Fruit Pests & Diseases

Spraying with a copper-based fungicide over the growing season will help prevent Leaf Curl and during the fruiting season (as soon as petals have fallen off and fruit begins developing) will help prevent brown rot.

Good hygiene is the most basic requirement for fruit trees. Remove and destroy any infected or rotten fruit that has fallen, don't leave fallen fruit under the tree. Be very observant when it comes to pests on your tree.

Good luck!