DibbleGrowing peach trees: from seed to harvest
Plant in early spring in a sunny, sheltered spot. Most peaches are self-fruitful and bear within two or three years.
Planting dates for peach trees by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 1 | August 29 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 26 | August 24 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 16 | August 14 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 7 | August 5 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 27 | July 25 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 14 | July 12 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 15 | June 15 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 17 | May 17 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 18 | April 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
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Questions
When should I plant peach trees?
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 it take to grow peach trees?
About 120 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 30 days after that.
What grows well with peach trees?
Good companions include Garlic, Chives.
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