MONATE PEACH TREE, grafted
HIGHVELD PEACHES, Bred at Roodeplaats for the Eastern Freestate conditions.
- CLINGSTONE Peach
- Suited to Gauteng and Freestate climate.
- Round peach with yellow skin.
- Yellow flesh, firm, fine, non-melting texture.
- Sweet and juicy.
- Semi-upright growth, up to 4m x 3,5m, can be pruned smaller.
BLOSSOM: September.
HARVEST: January.
POSITION: at least 6 hours of sun a day, suitable for large pots.
SOIL TYPE: Well drained soil, pH 6-6,5
WATERING: 2 – 3 times a week in the summer, depending on heat and rainfall, once every 10days in the winter.
PRUNING: Towards end of winter to shape, remove dead branches, and improve airflow.
BEARING: 2 years from planting out.
CLIMATE: Medium chill hours, cold winters, warm to hot summers.
FERTILISER: 3-2-1 three times during the summer.
