Urban Orchard Series: Growing Peaches in Galveston County
Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United StatesGalveston County Master Gardener Herman Auer, with over 60 years of experience growing stone fruit in Galveston County, will guide you to practices to successfully grow peaches. Learn the better variety selections (both white and yellow flesh) for Galveston County, what to look for when buying your peach or other stone fruit tree, and the best planting locations. Topics will include chill hours, rootstock, pruning to shape for air flow, production, thinning methods that lead to larger fruit, and diseases and insects. For additional questions on program call... Read More →