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"David Hare-Scott" wrote:


Late winter to early spring, just before bud swell, you will want to spray
with a copper-based fungicide to prevent peach leaf curl. Depending on your
conditions (microclimate, progress of the season, what month you call spring
and the cultivars you have) the buds will swell and burst in early spring,
usually flowers first them leaves. If it is dry you would start watering
then. Once you have leaves feed the trees. I use horse and chook manure.
Don't over feed especially with strong fertiliser like chook manure and
synthetics. If you are unsure how much to apply several small applications
is safer than one big one. About this time the grass and weeds will get
going so clear around the trees and mulch to avoid root competition and
conserve moisture. Keep the mulch off the tree trunk.

Depending on your situation the fruit will be mature anywhere from mid spring
to mid summer. Ripen them on the tree for maximum lusciousness. As they
swell you need to start testing for fruit fly if these are in your area. If the
crop is too heavy for the branches thin before the fruit get too large.
Keep your eyes open for fungal diseases on the fruit or leaves especially if
the weather is damp for any length of time. You will have to act quickly as
some fungi can ruin your crop in a few days if not caught. Around this time
you may need to protect against fruit predators. Birds, bats, possums and
other frugivorous beasties will flock to your orchard if they are in the area.
Continue supplementary watering as required, uneven moisture can cause
problems with fruit. Feed again in mid summer. When the leaves fall in
autumn stop watering unless it is excessively dry. There may be other pests
to look out for that I don't get here so talk to growers in the area.


thanks, I was beginning to think maybe plum was better than pluot.

and I guess finding someone knowledgeable at the local nursery couldn't hurt

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