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When to plant Peach

Plant in early spring in a sunny, sheltered spot. Most peaches are self-fruitful and bear within two or three years.

Type: FruitSun: Full sunWater: Moderate waterDays to maturity: 120Spacing: 180"Hardiness: Half-hardyPerennial

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When to plant Peach by zone

ZoneStart seeds indoorsSow or transplantHarvest
Zone 3not neededMay 1August 29
Zone 4not neededApril 26August 24
Zone 5not neededApril 16August 14
Zone 6not neededApril 7August 5
Zone 7not neededMarch 27July 25
Zone 8not neededMarch 14July 12
Zone 9not neededFebruary 15June 15
Zone 10not neededJanuary 17May 17
Zone 11not neededDecember 18April 17

These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.

Companion plants

Good neighbors for Peach:

GarlicChives

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Questions

When should I plant peach?

It depends on your zone. Peach is a half-hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.

How long does peach take to grow?

About 120 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 30 days after that.

What grows well with peach?

Good companions include Garlic, Chives.


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