I've been thinking of getting a peach tree and planting it in our
greenhouse. A relative has done this very successfully in Wales and I
assume there's no reason it wouldn't work well in Scotland.

I'm assuming an early-cropping variety would be best, but I'd also like
a decent flavour. I've seen in catalogues a variety called 'Sirius';
would this be any good and does anyone have any other recommendations?
Also, is there anything in particular I should be aware of in caring for it?

Rhiannon

Rhiannon Macfie Miller wrote:
I've been thinking of getting a peach tree and planting it in our
greenhouse. A relative has done this very successfully in Wales and I
assume there's no reason it wouldn't work well in Scotland.

Rhiannon,

There's a huge article on growing peaches in the UK in the August issue
of Kitchen Garden - written by Bob Flowerdew. Very interesting and
informative.

HTH

Sarah

Rhiannon Macfie Miller wrote:
I've been thinking of getting a peach tree and planting it in our
greenhouse. A relative has done this very successfully in Wales and I
assume there's no reason it wouldn't work well in Scotland.

I knew someone whose peach grew outdoors in a chilly part of Central
region and it was laden with gorgeous fruit. The garden was a walled
courtyard in a frost valley, sunless all winter, but the peach was
planted against a white south-facing wall which was slightly warmed in
winter by the AGA on its other side. In summer it got a good baking from
sun.

Janet.

On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:16:33 +0100, Rhiannon Macfie Miller
wrote:

I've been thinking of getting a peach tree and planting it in our
greenhouse. A relative has done this very successfully in Wales and I
assume there's no reason it wouldn't work well in Scotland.

I'm assuming an early-cropping variety would be best, but I'd also like
a decent flavour. I've seen in catalogues a variety called 'Sirius';
would this be any good and does anyone have any other recommendations?
Also, is there anything in particular I should be aware of in caring for it?

Rhiannon

Can you visit somewhere LIKE West Dean College? ( a restored walled
kitchen garden with greenhouses)
http://www.vip-statelyhomes.com/area...h=12,21,79,607
Here I have seen old peach trees trained in greenhouses. You could get
advise from such a place.... or the RHS?

Pam in Bristol

In message ,
Rhiannon Macfie Miller writes
I've been thinking of getting a peach tree and planting it in our
greenhouse. A relative has done this very successfully in Wales and I
assume there's no reason it wouldn't work well in Scotland.

Note that Peaches like to have a cold period in the winter to get
properly chilled and go properly dormant, and can be prone to things
like Red Spider Mite and other pests if grown all year round under
glass. Just something to consider esp. if you use the greenhouse for
other things over the winter.

however , growing them in pots works well. Plants are brought under
cover in mid to late winter. Then put back out the next summer.

--
Chris French

"chris French" wrote in message
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In message ,
Rhiannon Macfie Miller writes
I've been thinking of getting a peach tree and planting it in our
greenhouse. A relative has done this very successfully in Wales and I
assume there's no reason it wouldn't work well in Scotland.

Note that Peaches like to have a cold period in the winter to get properly
chilled and go properly dormant, and can be prone to things like Red
Spider Mite and other pests if grown all year round under glass. Just
something to consider esp. if you use the greenhouse for other things over
the winter.

however , growing them in pots works well. Plants are brought under cover
in mid to late winter. Then put back out the next summer.

--
Chris French
I have grown peaches in a greenhouse for years. I prop the windows open in
winter, mainly to stop the fruit setting too early. Once the fruit has set
you need to protect from frost. I protect from red spider by using
predators which can be purchased from Organic Gardening suppliers. The
predators have to be kept at around 20 deg to work so automatic vents are
probably required.
I purchased a recommended variety, I get large sweet fruit, but the flavour
has always been poor. Perhaps I didn't get the variety I ordered.

Colin

Colin Hammond wrote:

In message ,
Rhiannon Macfie Miller writes

I've been thinking of getting a peach tree and planting it in our
greenhouse. A relative has done this very successfully in Wales and I
assume there's no reason it wouldn't work well in Scotland.

I purchased a recommended variety, I get large sweet fruit, but the flavour
has always been poor. Perhaps I didn't get the variety I ordered.

Hmm. That's exactly the sort of thing I want to avoid. I've noticed
lately that the peaches in the supermarket don't seem to have as much
flavour these days, and I'd like to get some decent-tasting ones again.
I don't mind size or colour or even somewhat low yield, but I do want
a decent taste and texture.

I'm going into town today, so hopefully I'll be able to pick up a copy
of Kitchen Garden.

Rhiannon

chris French wrote:

Note that Peaches like to have a cold period in the winter to get
properly chilled and go properly dormant, and can be prone to things
like Red Spider Mite and other pests if grown all year round under
glass. Just something to consider esp. if you use the greenhouse for
other things over the winter.

however , growing them in pots works well. Plants are brought under
cover in mid to late winter. Then put back out the next summer.


I've had a look at the Bob Flowerdew article in the magazine now and it
does seem like pots are the way to go. (And if it becomes too much
hassle, then I assume we could plant them in the greenhouse bed later.)

Thanks everyone for your help.

Rhiannon