The lowest chill hours for peaches is about 400 and 'Dixieland' is a variety
which performs very well under those few chill hours. I don't know that we
"got" 400 hours of 45 degrees or less last winter, but my tree is loaded down.


On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 13:47:06 GMT, opined:

fruit tree fertilizer spikes, water on a timer.
I am not sure if you have enough chill hours for peaches.
Ingrid

"Grey-hound" wrote:

Greetings,
4 years ago we planted (did not fo any soil prep) a peach tree. We live in
Tampa FL so the soil is sort of sandy. Ever since it seems that the tree
does not grow but does bloom some (has not bore any fruit). I guess my soil
is the problem. What can I do without removing the tree that will help it
along? Also there are a lot of small branches that have formed. Any idea on
pruning/trimming my 7 foot tree that is about 4 feet wide?
Thanks
Greyhound
Tampa, FL




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