How to Plant a Peach Tree- GET RESULTS!!

[@ranger6447]

Just bought my first peach tree yesterday at Costco. It's about 6 feet tall, no leaves, just very thin limbs. No knowing anything about trees or gardening, your video will be of great help. Thank You.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks enjoy!!

[@jstackz210]

Is it easy to take care of ?

[@Mrsmetamorphosis2012]

I just bought 2 from there. Different varieties 🙏🏾

[@LisaJohnson1967]

I just bought one a few days ago that's 6 ft tall & has several little ones on it. I'm worried about its roots being in a tight bunch. What could I do about that?

[@MrKhankab]

​@LisaJohnson1967 break the root ball up with your hands. Gently massage the woodchip and old soil from the roots and replant

[@BeHappy-cp4fv]

Thank you for showing us all those tips. You are such a peach!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

🤣

[@shawndidstuffbeforehehadki806]

Super informative! Thank you! I inherited two peach trees that had not been trimmed for a while when I purchased my home (6' apart, but 15' high). Now that I've gotten those under control, I'm looking to plant 2 more peach trees.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks! Enjoy those trees.

[@larrystamp9590]

finally someone who knows how to plant fruit trees and also why trimming branches is so important. explains the weight of the fruit will break branched fruiting too early

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks. Appreciate you sir.

[@aaronfurman8208]

I cold stratified some Palisade Peaches, I am going to be putting them in my yard in Park County Colorado - Im excited, after four months in the fridge, I am seeing great roots.

[@Trblsum96]

I like this guy! Noticed he hasn’t uploaded in a year or so, hope all is well.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

All is well and have videos coming out this week. I took on a challenge and it took 60-70 hr was to get it right. I’m a nursing home Administrator

[@emmafogle1953]

Thank you! A neighbor gave me two peach trees as a gift and was so nervous I was going to mess up. You explained everything perfectly and I couldn't help but smile!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

And the one I planted in that video has peaches on it right now so it doesn’t take years and years like some folks think

[@shannonhoppe4781]

Just bought two peach trees and didn't know how to plant them. Thank you so much for this video! Subscribed

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Enjoy! Thanks

[@AmericaFirst2]

This is a fantastic video. I will be planting a small orchard here in KY. In the spring and I need all the help I can get thank you 🙏

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you and good luck!

[@jeremylinkcomedy8477]

This is the definition of an informative video. Thank you.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you

[@jeremysmith204]

Love the pvc idea. That's so genius. Very helpful video thanks

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you friend!

[@jakejennings5152]

Moving to the country…. Gonna eat a lot of peaches…. Moving to the country… gonna eat me a lot of peaches!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

🤣

[@FDDLERSGREEN]

Last october i put 5 peach pit seeds in the fridge on a wet paper towel etc. Come jan, 1 seed was rooting. A month later, 3 more were. 1 didnt sprout. 1 died after a month. The remaining 3 are big and strong. 32" last measurement. 2 are straight stemmed and 1 has 2 branches growing out. This fall i will plant them in the ground.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Awesome seems you know a thing or two about stratifying

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Gotta have those cold days 👍

[@Queenluccikoo]

Love it you taught me so much just bought a peach but need to go see what kind I have.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@kennedyadams7159]

What a joy to watch your video. I like your style. Thanks for posting for all to enjoy! Bravo Sir!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Many thanks! Keep growing!!

[@4u25out]

I just bought peach 🍑 tree ( Red Haven) from HomeDepot, waiting til fall to plant, …Thanks for the tips.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you!

[@donmajor6514]

Thank you

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

You're welcome

[@wolfmangoland7972]

I love your idea of putting the PVC pipe to take the nutrients to the root level.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks!!!! Very beneficial during first year for sure

[@lisareaume3857]

BEST VIDEO I HAVE SEEN ON PLANTING A YOUNG PEACH TREE! Thank you I am now subbed!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks!!!

[@mynamehere45]

simple to understand and encouraging thank you brother

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you!!

[@doraw7766]

Thank you. I like the idea of trees close together for home gardeners like me. Florida, year # 2 and peach tree did get 2 peaches in April but I pulled them off and will fertilize the tree and hope to get a bunch of blooms. I did prune out one vertical branch in the middle for a vase shape. Baby steps if I need to prune more. ha. Tree is 10 feet high for season 2 and I am thrilled. I will do the perforated pipe that you demonstrated and not disturb roots too much. I Made peach tea out of those leaves. Fun.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Sounds like you’re doing a fabulous job!! I would not recommend adding the tube to an established tree. I do this temporarily only to give them a good start. 👍👍

[@SunCityLawnCare]

Love the video man, west Texas here and growing a fruit tree myself.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks enjoy that fruit!!

[@bonniem5384]

Good morning, just found this channel. I really like you, thanks for the help.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you

[@spoolsandbobbins]

Great video! Thank you from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you my friend!!

[@jvjdrn]

Thanks for this video. Planting a la Feliciano in San Antonio after losing our orange tree to the 2020 ice storm. New subscriber.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks and good luck!!

[@hannahughes5276]

Have any videos on a spraying system?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I try to stay organic. Ever thought of netting your trees after they put on fruit

[@petera5560]

wow, pretty

[@ministermarciasmith6893]

How long will that size tree takes before it produce fruits?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Have fruits on it now 3rd year

[@JessicaJLandi]

I planted a Lovell peach tree a a year & a half ago. It's growing well. Can hardly wait until we get fruit!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

One more year!!

[@JessicaJLandi]

Still no fruit. Some leaf curl. I've been trimming, watering, & mulching. Really want peaches.

[@08abhishekdubey]

Thanks for such detailed info. QQ - how far out should a peach tree be planted from the house?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@jessestyron6148]

new subscriber and i really enjoy your content and attitude. I'm in Piedmont or upstate South Carolina. Really enjoyed your tomato post.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks!!

[@MrSymbolic7]

I live on the Texas Gulf Coast and I staked out my Peach Tree when planted , but Hurricane Nicholas (Sept. 2021) didn't seem to have much effect on it , but Hurricane Beryl (July 8 th, 2024 )put it at a 60 degree angle after 6 hours of straight on 100 plus mph winds with heavy rain was just to much as the pole just couldn't support the tree . In a 2000 Acre subdivision we had over 200 Large Pecan trees down as of Aug. 17 th they are just about all gone except for the stumps !

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Hate to hear that! Our weather here in Texas is day by day it seems. Wish you the best

[@nkie]

do you ever take out the PVC pipe? thank you for the video!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yes after first year I pull them out

[@nkie]

thank you!

[@herelieskittythomas3726]

Great video!!!!!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks!

[@robertduncan2742]

I'm in northern Illinois would a dwarf peach be planted the same way as yours are. I'm in my 70s so that's why I went with the dwarf. I ordered two but only received 1 so far. Theres squirrels around so I'm adding chicken wire around with leaves inside. Does that seem alright. Thanks for your great reviews

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Squirrels love those peaches so yes some protection is best!!

[@sherizazzetti1824]

Wow thanks for video

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@samanthaharmon145]

You should have seen my bottom lip come out when you said to pick the babies if they're too close together lol 😅 thank you for all the information much appreciated

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you!

[@agustinchavez571]

Gracias

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Por favor

[@gabrielM1111]

Like your style bro. You remind me a bit of the tunesmith from slingblade.. No offense

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

None taken sir🤣

[@frislerodas9947]

​@@colonyhillshomestead4683😊😊*@

[@kenbrou2250]

🤣🤣

[@TheBridgesboys]

I just planted one I used 50lbs of milorganite with mixed with black cow and mine has grown 2-3 feet in a month it seems like

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Awesome growth. Remember to prune in fall

[@TheBridgesboys]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 what’s the downside if I don’t prune I kinda planted it for quick shade and for the fruit

[@Tgunnz70]

Hey man just checking in after a 6 month grow time since watching. All 4 trees gave a bit of fruit but we pulled it bc the tree hadn't rooted yet. Cool huh? Now we will do some late Oct pruning and let em sleep. On a sad note, deer have eaten off the lower leaves on all the trees, so we will run 5 to 6' wire fence around each tree. Or possibly just a run of fence around that portion of yard.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Deer try to get at mine too. Thinking on doing the same

[@Magoover1]

My big issue is gophers (and the Phoenix climate). I've considered burying metal fabric around the new trees I plant, but I suspect the small openings will inhibit larger root growth.

[@BreatheEasy444]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683I am a new subbie. 🎉LOVE your channel. I noticed your latest video is about a year old. Will you be coming back making more videos? Either way, Happy New Year and blessings to you 🥳🎊🍾✨

[@gardenboydon]

Would you recommend getting any tree root blocks to keep neighboring trees out?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

They won’t integrate but will compete for water and nutrients so think about taking them out or just supplementing fruit trees

[@cubalakeland]

Thank you for your video!!!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you!!

[@steveo1240]

Thinking about getting a Redhaven peach tree do I need two of them to get fruit?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Peach trees are generally self fertile meaning one tree will bear fruit.

[@heavymetalvines4812]

You doing a follow up on the tree? 1 year progress video?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Follow up is this…. First year it sleeps, next year it creeps and the next it leaps! The tree is doing well and has about 8 peaches on it right now. It’s about 5 ft tall!

[@heavymetalvines4812]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 that's fantastic! Thanks for the update.

[@c.ann1408]

Thank you so much for all this information, feeling inspired! And so I by was gifted a baby peach tree in early May and I put it in the ground but think I neglected , I didn’t even mulch the area, it still doesn’t have any leaves and hasn’t grown. Ask for a refund and hope for the best?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Refund for sure

[@cfaz6763]

Good one ty!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Ty!!

[@miamitreasurehunter]

Great Video . As a Native Texan now in Florida, this reminds me of our farm in North Texas. I am going to plant a Peach Tree which mist likely feed the squirrels 😜

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Squirrels got to eat 🤣

[@ministermarciasmith6893]

How is your peach tree doing after one year?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I’ll put a new video up that peach tree has peaches on it no third year

[@jesserodriguez1987]

Great video!!! Do you think they’ll do well in full sun, out in AZ? It’s around 105 today. I’m planting 2 trees in full sun this week!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yes they need full sun

[@otiscampbell3795]

How many times each week do you refill the PVC pipe? Do you continue using the pipe after the first year? And do you water during the Winter or just let the tree go dormant until Spring?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I fill the pipe three times a week. After a year I pull it.

[@yannip2083]

Just discovered this excellent channel and just subscribed. When do you fertilize and what fertilizer do you use for peach trees? You mentioned you are in Texas, how often do you water your peach trees?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I use compost tea made from quail poop. I fertilize during bloom , halfway to harvest and late fall. I water once a week. Thanks

[@yannip2083]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 Thank you so much. I just planted my first peach tree - Red Haven Peach Tree - and I am learning ...

[@NubianP6]

You mentioned pruning in the Winter. What month would you suggest for zone 7b? Thanks for the video! 🙂

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Feb

[@sleepykenobi]

This video was very much helpful! Thank you so much! It’s been a week since we’ve planted our tree and I’m starting to see pill bugs in the soil. Are these any harm for the tree? And if yes, how can I get rid of them?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

For the most part these bugs are natures composters. They eat dead plant material and in turn put those nutrients back in the soil. I wouldn’t see it as an issue.

[@MARS-GREENH0USE]

Can I wrap the roots so i can remove the tree in a couple years easier?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

This will inhibit growth of course but if this is the plan why not get a 10 + gallon container

[@MarisaOConnorIglesias]

I have a question I have a peach tree that I grew from seed and there is no leaves on it and I put it into the ground and I don’t see any new growth on and should I move it to a different spot where it can grow better

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Well first discern if it’s dead or alive so take some cuttings if the Cambrium is not green it’s dead

[@Ssh4yu]

Is there anything else we can use instead of a PVC pipe with drilled holes to help the roots deepen into the ground?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Dig a much bigger hole

[@Ssh4yu]

Thanks so much for responding!

[@Theweeze100]

Wonderful video, sir. I subscribed!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks!

[@zacharyrendon9657]

Thank you sir!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thank you!

[@nn-xm8lz]

I bought a earligrande peach tree on clearance. it was 4ft tall with yellow limp leaves but had 3 small peaches that were VERY sweet. Does this tree have a good chance to grow into a healthy long lasting tree?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Absolutely sir. Plant ur as video showed give roots plenty of room. Good luck

[@aprilhayes2368]

Might I suggest you can make Peach Shortcake 😊 It's delicious! Nothing like a a boiled skinned juicy peach💕

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Sounds great!

[@WormSermonizer]

ty Sir!👍🍑

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yessss

[@JackyJackEnterprises]

Another question sir. Do you fertilize with 10-10-10? How often? Around the top only or down the tube? Thanks again!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Triple ten is actually great! I also use compost tea down the tube

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I use that fertilizer around top

[@artemisasanchezcastellanos8009]

Thank you for all the information. When can I transplant my tree? Ty

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Well without knowing your grow zone I can’t be precise. However , planting fruit trees during their dormant time is considered the best as it provides less stress. Late December to March.

[@colettebozik3433]

Good morning I just planted my 1st peach tree this past weekend, I didn’t watch your video until 2 days later. My question is can I dig a hole now and place the pvc in after the fact?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yes you certainly can and I only leave it in for first year or so

[@colettebozik3433]

Would you also add liquid fertilizer (fish emulsion) down the pvc

[@rednhrailroad]

In areas where there are lots of deer fruit trees might have to be taller.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

As long as ya have safe means to harvest. Right on!

[@davidpitman1450]

We put bells on trees deer run away

[@MichaelBrown-bb7zu]

I’ve got a question. I planted a couple of Florida peach trees, several years ago. Two different varieties. They both bloom every year and produce Peaches each year. One has apparently died, but it has produced a “sucker” growth below ground level and below the graft! My question is should I cut the dead portion of the tree (about 100% of the tree) and encourage this sucker to grow? What kind of peach tree will it be? Or get rid of the old tree (sucker and all) and grow a new tree in stead?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Cut that old portion to the ground. I just had this happen with a plum tree. It survived thru the roots hey man I think it’s gonna make me a strong tree. Leave it

[@Patrick-o6r]

U make a really good Grandpa!😊

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Ahhh thanks!!

[@Abortabortgetouuuut]

So I got a random peach tree growing in my yard. It's almost 3ft tall. I want to relocate it. How tall do they have to be before I can relocate without killing it

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

You could do it now and be fine. Don’t wait too long the summer heat could do it in. Fall will be your next opportunity

[@patricemcdee1587]

I have two peach trees and they grow then shrink what can be the cause of that

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Grow then shrink?

[@dunedainmom]

Are you in zone 8b?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I am

[@nephilimninjaofnibiru2907]

Got a bit of a crazy idea. Trying to make a self watering orchard. I got a spot with three small springs on it. I was going to cover them with a couple feet of dirt. If you were doing this how deep would you think that the water line should be below the top of the dirt? 3-4 feet?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

3 feet should water fine without getting topsoil muddy and allow for excess to go back into the underground water table of course shut it down in winter or you’ll build a nice ravine 🤣

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

And I may not be understanding exactly what you mean but thought was running pipe under from spring. Maybe French drain from spring and run under trees

[@christopher87105]

How did the peach tree do?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

It has small peaches on it now

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Third year we have peaches

[@christopher87105]

@colonyhillshomestead4683 nice I just planted bare root 2 weeks ago hopefully it goes well

[@slickrickdarula9483]

I got a question for your brother. I'm going to start a seed and grow the tree in my house for a year or so and then I want to transplant it outside. Is there a certain time of year That I should do that?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Late winter / early spring

[@slickrickdarula9483]

@colonyhillshomestead4683 Thanks bro!!

[@lindamoore1108]

My husband insists that the pipe will be a problem with winter freeze? ( we are total newbies)

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Not if you mulch in fall but pipes are temporary for first 4 or 5 months then pull them

[@LisaJohnson1967]

I just bought one a few days ago that's 6 ft tall & has several little ones on it. I'm worried about its roots being in a tight bunch. What could I do about that?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Allot of the trees we buy are root bound I always clear the dirt from the roots and even trim a cple inches off the longest ones to create new growth

[@LisaJohnson1967]

@colonyhillshomestead4683 Thank you for your answer! I planted it yesterday. I did clear a bunch out of it, and made several cuts straight out from center with a long knife. The bottom roots were absolutely hard & flat like a disc. I couldn't do much of anything with them, but as I understand it, they don't really go deeper much...they spread; is that correct? Or do I need to dig it back up & correct it somehow?

[@CabinFever1]

I just now planted a peach trees. According to your video which I seen after the fact, I reckon i did it right. 🥭only thing I did different was i used old piles of leaves around top to help keep moist. I seen a feller in daytona used leaves. Happy grow'en y'all.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Leaves work fine! Thanks!! Enjoy

[@CabinFever1]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 only thing I want sure of was if I should wait to prune this coming fall? Tree I got is 4 ft tall. It came a 2 gallon pot

[@cerollina8306]

I live in a tropical country, we only have 2 seasons. will this method work here? I really want to try growing my own peaches

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

A standard peach will not produce there but… there are some low chill varieties becoming available. Use the words “ low chill” to start your search. 👍

[@cerollina8306]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 thank you👍, i will do it

[@JackyJackEnterprises]

What is the size of the PVC pipe?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

2”

[@carrasco2011sc]

I wonder what it looks like now.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Just a bit fuller First year sleep Second it creeps Third year it leaps

[@andrewtisdale3642]

What’s it look like now?!?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

About 4 foot tall and gave me about 8 big peaches. Be at its best next spring

[@alessiofe]

first time i see the pvc trick and i like it. except for that the only thing i'd avoid is pressing the soil around the tree, you risk to rip off roots underground. watering will press it for you but slowly and gently.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

The pressing at that point was to get new soil under the roots and actually it was root bound I cut tips of roots off!!

[@MocKable]

My grandad’s peach tree got uprooted, and I want to replace it. Thank you!

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Happy growing!

[@coimachine8784]

Video starts at 8:20

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Lol thanks. I’ve opted to have chapters but oh well.

[@yerneedsry]

I would think that tube in the ground is just making a easier way for the peach tree borer to get right to the roots easy , im not tryin that.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks for the advice. I treat with neem oil to prevent borers cedar chips for mulch seems to keep them away also. I pull the watering tubes when tree is established!

[@sweetambesweet]

How do you apply the neem oil?

[@jcschwarb]

We have a terrible time with rust disease.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Keep area around base free of old leaves, don’t overwater, prune to increase air flow and treat with fungicide 3 to 4 times. Thanks

[@muhammadradhi7269]

حافض على سقيها لان الشجرة التي انبتها من البذور طوال الخريف و الشتاء الماضي ماتت بسبب العطش في بغداد !

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks

[@bcuriel2010]

Is that a New York accent 😜?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yea sure ok

[@ronmcwhirter3641]

Ive planted a dozen peach trees only to loose them to deer, and leaf Curl , ive sprayed them fenced them sprayed again and again. But still. Not one peach have i picked. Apples, cherries , plums . I grow well . But peaches ? No way will they grow , and if they do they always die. Pacific northwest in Oregon hates my peaches.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Peaches seem to be a southern thing. Apples I have problems with. All about the right amount of chill hours.

[@EveofPyrite]

My peach tree died I’m so sad . 😢 i left the steel bar thingy on it I hope that isn’t why it died

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Plant three more!! But…wait til it cools off

[@EveofPyrite]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 I planted the last one in memory of my pet bunny that passed away this year . I kinda want to plant another peach tree but if it dies again I will be heartbroken . I have clay soil . Maybe I should try another type of tree.

[@karajones1944]

@@EveofPyrite Plum trees are very vigorous!

[@scottfrenzeII122]

3 yeeeears 😫😫😫😫😫

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Yep

[@testy518]

Just about anybody who knows how to plant a tree can plant a peach tree. The trick is getting it to produce peaches. I asked a worker at a tree nursery in Ohio if I planted a peach tree if I could expect to get peaches in 10 years he told me I'd probably have to wait 15 years.

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Mine produced year 3

[@pyardular]

Why are you fighting and snubbing us / viewers ?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

What do you mean?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

I respond to my folks!

[@topher6_9]

What time of year do you recommend to plant?

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Wow I actually have a video coming out letter today to answer that. 👍

[@topher6_9]

@@colonyhillshomestead4683 perfect timing

[@pitdawg6418]

By cutting the top off that Young WEAK tree in that time of the year instead of the winter you just cut it wide open for bugs and diseases to INSTANTLY kill that tree. Smh. All that planning work to RUIN it in seconds

[@colonyhillshomestead4683]

Thanks for your opinion . Tree is doing amazing!!

[@jaxonsmith5575]

Yeah I did the same thing. I cut the top off when I planted in spring. And it's growing like a weed! So yeah thanks for your opinion.