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Cooperative Extension: Peaches

Fertilization

Importance of Peach Fertilization

Fertility Management – Implications If Done Incorrectly

The single most important nutrient that is needed and used by the peaches every year is nitrogen.

The Importance of Nitrogen

How this vital nutrient is absolutely necessary for a healthy and productive peach orchard.  However, he notes that if applied incorrectly, a host of problems can result.

Maintaining Quality with Sulfur

Managing the peach scab disease using sulfur and other products.  In dry, low-disease pressure years, sulfur is an effective, inexpensive alternative to more expensive fungicides.

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