Description
Snow White peaches have a unique appearance compared to traditional yellow peaches. They feature creamy-white skin with a slight blush of pink or red. The skin is often fuzz-free, similar to nectarines, and the fruit is round.
These peaches are renowned for their exceptionally sweet and juicy flavor. The flesh is white, tender, and succulent, offering a refreshing and mild taste with hints of floral notes.
Snow White peaches have a smooth and non-fibrous texture, making them enjoyable to eat. The flesh is typically less acidic than yellow peaches, providing a mellow and delicate eating experience.
Fruit ripens from late November.
Position
Snow White peach trees thrive in regions with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. They require a certain number of chill hours during the winter (typically around 200-300 hours below 7°C) to break dormancy and promote fruit production.
Select a sunny location for planting the tree, as peach trees require at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Allow adequate spacing between Snow White peach trees to ensure good air circulation and proper growth.
Plan the site before planting, keeping the tree away from external walls, electrical lines (about 5m) and other trees. Plant in a protected area if possible, as strong winds can damage branches and leaves.
Size
Space the trees about 5m apart as Snow White Peach trees have a spread of 4m x 4m.
Soil Type
Peach trees are not fussy about soil type but prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil. Loosen the soil in the area before planting at the same depth as in the nursery plant bag, in your normal garden soil mixed with some good compost or some manure, and good drainage is important.
Add one 200-gram Bag of Superfrass added to the soil when planting.
Mulch
Add a thick layer of pine-bark mulch, keeping about 20-30 cm away from the tree trunk. This will keep the soil moist and keep the weeds at bay.
Watering
Adequate watering is essential for establishing and growing Snow White peach trees. Provide deep watering regularly, ensuring that the soil is moist but not waterlogged. During dry periods, increase the frequency of watering.
Thinning Fruit
Thin fruit in early summer when they are small, to promote larger, healthier fruit and prevent branch breakage due to excessive weight.
Fertilising
Apply our slow-release Berry/All-plant Fertiliser. For young trees, apply 1 teaspoon every 4-5 months. The roots will absorb what they need.
Alternatively, apply a balanced fertiliser (such as 10-10-10) in early spring before new growth begins. Thereafter fertilise annually in early spring.
Harvesting
Snow White peaches are ready for harvest when they have reached their mature size, the skin is creamy-white, and the flesh is firm yet slightly yielding. Harvest the fruit gently, as they bruise easily. Peaches can be picked when they are slightly underripe and allowed to ripen further indoors.
Pruning
Prune the Snow White peach tree during the dormant season to maintain its shape, promote air circulation, and remove dead or diseased branches. Thinning the branches also helps to reduce the fruit load, ensuring larger and healthier peaches.
Pest and Disease Management
For good-quality fruit, Peach trees need regular spraying before the onset of fruit and immediately after buds turn to small fruit. Regularly inspect the tree for signs of pests such as aphids, scale insects, fruit fly and peach tree borers.
They can be susceptible to diseases such as peach powdery mildew, leaf curl and brown rot. Use organic products to control as needed and practice good garden hygiene by removing fallen fruit from the soil beneath the tree.
We recommend Effective Microorganisms (EM Control) and organic Neem Oil to prevent and control the spread of these pests and diseases.
EM Control puts you firmly on the green path when using it in your garden. EM is certified organic, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. Because EM boosts the soil, your garden will flourish without the use of any chemicals. The soil’s vitality equals the vitality of the plants and fruits they produce. EM is a biocontrol measure, controlling pests by releasing microorganisms into the soil. With EM, pests and pathogens are controlled or suppressed by means of natural processes.
Agricultural Neem Oil is a powerful oil that is kind to your garden, fighting against even the most challenging infestations. Our Neem oil is an agricultural grade and is highly effective in controlling roughly 600 different types of insects! Targeted at insects that suck and chew leaves, it doesn’t extend its damage to the rest of the plant or its surrounds. It is Biodegradable, cold pressed and 100% organic.
