Blood Peach Seeds

Basic Information about Peach Trees：

Scientific Name: Prunus persica

Common Name: Blood Peach

Blooming Season: Spring, typically pink or white blossoms

Light Requirement: Full sun

Hardiness Zones: Zones 4-9, ideally zones 6-8

Growth Rate: Moderate, growing 18-24 inches per year, with fruit typically appearing in 3-4 years

Tree Lifespan: Generally lives 10-12 years, sometimes up to 15-20 years

Peach Tree Care：

Sunlight: Blood Peach need full sun, at least 6 hours daily.

Soil: Prefers well-draining, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6 to 6.5.
Watering: Provide 1 to 1.5 inches of water weekly, avoiding overwatering. In winter, reduce watering, especially during hot summers.

Fertilization: Apply nitrogen fertilizer in early spring and again in summer, starting six weeks after planting.

Pruning: Prune annually in early spring, keeping 3-5 main branches and removing excess interior growth to maintain an open vase shape.

Pest Management: Common pests include aphids, peach tree borers, and powdery mildew. Use appropriate pesticides as needed.

Fruit-Bearing Lifecycle: It generally takes 3-4 years from planting to produce fruit. Mature trees need about 36 inches of water per year.

Care Tips：Blood Peach require sufficient winter chill hours (600 hours below 45°F) to produce high-quality fruit.

Limit fruit numbers and prune appropriately to ensure the tree can handle the fruit load, improving fruit quality.
Following these steps will allow you to successfully grow a healthy peach tree from seed and enjoy delicious fruit from your efforts.