How to grow peach from seed at home

Peach - a fragrant, juicy treat, which few can resist. Unfortunately, the fruit grows in the southern regions, and not always can be found on sale. Today we will tell you how to grow a peach yourself, at home, from a simple seed. However, we warn you right away: in order for such a tree to bear fruit, you will have to make a lot of effort. Does this scare you? Then you can try. In the end, even if the fruits fail, you will have a beautiful and unusual plant for our latitudes. Moreover, grown independently.

Choosing the right grade

Peaches have a lot of varietal varieties. Each of them is distinguished by its own characteristics, and, choosing which tree you will grow, proceed from its species features. Hybrids are rejected immediately: even if they have a normal, seemingly full, seed, a sprout from it, you will never wait. The fact is that hybrid plants do not give birth to a genus.

Peach Seed Requirements:

1. They must be sufficiently resistant to cold.
2. They should easily tolerate a small amount of sunlight and have time to bear fruit.
3. Do not choose store material, as a rule, a full-fledged plant is not obtained from it. It is best to obtain fruits in special nurseries or directly in the south, on private farms from those whom you can trust.
4. The best varieties for growing in central Russia: "Nectarine White", "Early Rivers", "Nobles", "Early Minion", "Winner", "Amsden" and "Nectarine Anasny".

There is another point that must be considered when choosing a variety of future peach. Carefully read the characteristics of each of the applicants and decide which one is best. Pay attention to:

• Growing conditions;
• Demanding for soil, fertilizing, care;
• Taste qualities (early ones are usually not suitable for workpieces, later ones are harder);
• Ripening rate (many later varieties simply do not have time to ripen in a short summer, so they will have to be picked in advance).

In any case, choosing the most suitable variety is the main task at the preparatory stage. In the middle lane the requirements for the future tree are more serious than in the south, where it is, in principle, quite easy to grow any peach.

When the issue of choosing a variety is finally resolved, it is necessary to proceed to the germination of the seed. It is amazing that such a large and beautiful tree can be obtained only from ordinary seed, but that is what we will do now.

Secrets of Successful Peach Seed Germination

Before planting a bone in the ground, it must be properly prepared for the upcoming process. Peaches do not grow very fast, they are rather whimsical and capricious. Therefore, even at the stage of preparation for landing, they will have to tinker with.

Stratification
First pick the ripened, soft fruits. As mentioned above, only varietal ones are suitable. Thoroughly clear the seed of the pulp, and then proceed to stratification. In fact, this process imitates winter conditions, prepares the future crop for seedlings, tempers it and awakens the spark of life. The stratification technology is applied only to those plants, which without it will be quite difficult (and sometimes even impossible) to adapt in unusual conditions for growth. For peach, middle latitudes are significant stress. That is why it is impossible to do without preparation.

So, for the whole winter time we remove the stone in a cold place with sufficient humidity. Seed must be placed in an open container, on wet sand or sawdust.Keep the environment always wet! With a successful stratification, by the time of spring, by the time of planting, the peach bones will crack and sprout. Once you see it, move the plant into a pot.

Soil preparation and planting
Soil is critical! It should consist half of fertile black soil (or humus), half of peat. Gently deepen a bone into it, no more than 3 cm. And wait. In peach, the root system is first formed, then the plant itself. Therefore, the sprout may not appear as soon as you would like. But do not despair. As soon as the peach is strong, it will certainly appear outside, and will begin to form in a beautiful strong tree.

Plant care
Watch carefully for an earthen lump, a peach does not like when it is dry. As soon as the soil dries, water it moderately. Strong humidity should not be allowed. In addition, the peach tree is very fond of the sun. In a dark place, it will wither and perish. Remember: a healthy peach, which is suitable for conditions, is growing, though not quickly, but surely.

As a rule, peaches live at home. They are also planted in the ground, but caring for such whimsical “pets” will be much more difficult. Below we will talk about it, but for now - about how to grow a fruiting tree at home. Peach is a heat-loving and sun-loving culture. With a shortage of sunny days, he needs to create artificial lighting. In winter, the plant rests. A temperature of about 4 degrees is enough for him. In the spring, flowering and ripening of fruits begins. For the process to be successful, the tree should be moved to a warmer and as light as possible room with a temperature of 10-15 degrees. After the future fruits are tied, for the whole summer period, the peach needs an even warmer climate: up to 25 degrees.

It is recommended to transplant a tree into a large container either before flowering, or after harvesting. Soil: humus + peat + turf + sand + sheet earth (ratio 1: 1: 1: 1: 2). It is necessary to feed from the beginning of spring to the end of summer, twice a month. Peach needs both organic and mineral fertilizers. In addition, it must be cut annually and pinch unnecessary shoots.

In the middle lane, characterized by a fleeting summer with a small amount of hot, sunny days, the plant is grown only in the greenhouse. If you want to do without a special "house", then for the winter, be sure to wrap the tree with burlap, and the stem part with glass wool or other insulating materials.

You can grow a peach at home! And it is not as difficult as it seems. But, if everything works out, you can surprise your friends and relatives with juicy, fragrant fruits from the home "garden"!

Video: growing peach from a stone