Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil
Test soil pH and aim for 6.0 to 6.5
Select a peach variety suited to your climate
Plant in late winter or early spring while dormant
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than the roots
Remove the tree from its container or packaging
Loosen circling roots before planting
Place the tree so the graft union stays above soil level
Backfill with native soil and gently firm it
Water deeply after planting
Mulch around the tree, keeping mulch away from the trunk
Space trees according to mature size
Stake the tree only if needed
Prune to shape the young tree after planting
Water regularly during the first growing season
Fertilize lightly after new growth begins
Protect the tree from pests, disease, and frost damage