7/3/2023 0 Comments Pruning peach trees download![]() These should be spread out evenly over the wall-space, with four branches on each side and tied to canes, attached to wires on the wall. ![]() There should be at least 8 branches on the partially-trained fan. It is best to buy a partially trained two or three-year old fan from a garden centre or nursery as this will save both time and money. Expect a fan to grow to the height of a fence panel (approx 1.8m, 6ft) and about 3.5m across. Training a peach or nectarine as a fan on a south or south west facing wall will be the most successful method of producing fruit. The basic structure of the fan is now complete, with about eight ribs / branches. ![]() The following early spring, this new growth can then be cut back by about two thirds to stimulate new growth.One shoot can be tied downwards and a couple upwards. Select about three or four new shoots that have branched out along the ribs and cut the others back to one bud / leaf. In summer, tie in the shoots that are growing at the tip of each rib to extend their length. ![]() This will stimulate buds to break along the pruned branch.
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