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Hi. 2 questions: 1) Will Reliance peach grow in Lexington & bear fruit ? 2) does extention service test soil for free ?
Thanks, Ron
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Asked March 16, 2024, 11:04 AM EDT
Hi. 2 questions: 1) Will Reliance peach grow in Lexington & bear fruit ? 2) does extention service test soil for free ?
Thanks, Ron
Fayette County Kentucky
Expert Response
Hi Ron,
Peaches are hit and miss in Lexington. Their early blooms are often damaged by late freezes which eliminate fruit that season. They produce fruit an average of one year out of five. There are some insect and disease issues as well. Traditional tree fruits in our area will require several sprays for quality fruit. Here is a link to our peach spray schedule.
https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-fr-t-20.pdf
I hope this information is helpful.
Peaches are hit and miss in Lexington. Their early blooms are often damaged by late freezes which eliminate fruit that season. They produce fruit an average of one year out of five. There are some insect and disease issues as well. Traditional tree fruits in our area will require several sprays for quality fruit. Here is a link to our peach spray schedule.
https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-fr-t-20.pdf
I hope this information is helpful.