Veteran Peach Tree

The Veteran peach tree is a perfect mid-season cold hardy variety that is also very reliable. Not only does it have a firm, juicy, and slightly coarse rich taste, but it will also be perfect for baking as well as eating fresh. Developed in Canada, these golden fruits will be ready for harvest one week before Elberta. Give new trees two gallons of water per week. This equals one inch of rainfall. Once peach trees mature, they can go a week and a half with this same amount of water. Keep the soil evenly moist, but make sure it’s never sopping wet. Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer. Choose a fertilizer high in phosphorus and low in nitrogen for best results. Prune trees annually to increase fruit production. Peaches bear fruit on second-year wood, meaning proper pruning this year affects your crop yield next year. Control pests and prevent