Peach and Nectarine Varieties for Virginia
Peach and nectarine are both members of the genus and species Prunus persica, and probably differ by only a single gene for skin pubescence (hairs on the fruit surface). One probably originated as a mutation of the other, but we do not know which ... [... more]
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Growing Peaches & Nectarines in Virginia
An orchard is a long-term investment and careful planning is essential to ensure economic success. Establishing and maintaining a peach planting to bearing age (three years) costs about $3,500 per acre. Mistakes made at planting often cannot be ... [... more]
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Pruning Peach Trees
Annual pruning is a critical management practice for producing easily harvested, heavy crops of high quality peaches. However, pruning is not a substitute for other orchard practices such as fertilization, irrigation, and pest control. Pruning ... [... more]
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Brown Rot on Peach and Other Stone Fruits
Author: Elizabeth A. Bush, Extension Plant Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science, Virginia Tech, Keith S. Yoder, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist and Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and ... [... more]
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