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Prunus persica, peach

21 years ago

I have one of these near my home and I would like to have some for myself! Is this possible to grow from cuttings, or is it better to wait till the fruit ripens and plant the seed? I don't have the best of luck with cuttings.....If I want edible fruit from this tree, do I need another peach with it? Thanks in advance for any help or information you can give me.

Christine

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georgez5il
21 years ago
From seed it will NOT be like the parent.
Best method is grafting But if you must take a cutting of firm NEW growth (3 nodes) apply 0.8% IBA (rooting hormone) stick in well drained soil & mist
ididit
Original Author
21 years ago
Thanks so much for the info. I'll give it a try.
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linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
21 years ago
Peaches are self-pollinating (not like cherries). So you only need one tree.

You will be waiting a very long time before you get much fruit. Is there any reason why you just don't buy a peach tree? Is there something special about this variety? Or is it the challenge?

My folks grew a peach tree from a pit. But a peach tree borer killed it before they ever got much fruit from it. I love fresh peaches too, but have been happy with the ones from the tree I bought at the nursery.

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