On 6/6/04 1:23 PM, in article ,
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On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 05:57:59 GMT, gary davis
wrote:

I don't have a peach tree now, I gave up on it. However, my belief is
that it must be covered from the rain. I did this a few years ago and the
leaves that were covered did well. The ones that were not covered developed
peach leaf curl.


That's interesting. The books I have read said that nectarines would
not grow outdoors; only under glass, which is why I bought a peach
instead. Perhaps the only successful way to grow either is under
glass; that would keep the rain off them after all. I assumed the book
recommended under glass for heat, not wet though.

Under glass, I guess, means more heat and no rain. I wasn't thinking about
the heat part. I was just trying to keep the rain off and by doing so
automatically increased the temperature! That is pretty obvious now that I
think about it.


How do you grow a fruit tree under glass? You must need a tall green
house, not the standard 8' one, or do you grow them as a fan and prune
when they near the roof?

I know that there are miniature apple trees but not sure if there is a
miniature peach tree. You could enquire at a nursery and if there are
miniature trees exchange for the one you bought. Maybe the one you bought is
a miniature? Good luck.

Gary
Fort Langley BC
Canada