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growing - Peaches

Prunus persica, the Peach tree is
another easy-to-grow fruit tree

in Botswana, and is native to
a region of Northwest China.
While Peach and Nectarine trees
are the same species, commercially
they are regarded as different fruits.

WHY - They are ornamental and BENEFITS - Scented flowers, delicious
productive. Their fruits are delicious, fruits, and an array of health benefits, including
and full of flavour. The trees attract improved digestion, smoother skin, and allergy
birds and a variety of insects, the relief. A great source of Vitamin C, peach
flower blossoms are fragrant and helps to remove dark circles, blemishes and
even used in perfumes. They are self wrinkles - hence, peach is a common ingredient
fertile, and easy to grow and maintain. in anti-ageing face masks. The fruits are
widely used in the kitchen for a variety of
HOW TO PLANT - Peach trees like dishes and to make fruit juice. It takes 3-4
full sun and good drainage. Prepare years for a tree to produce fruit and our
the plant hole, as for any large shrub climate is usually ideal for their growth.
or tree, and make sure water drains PROPAGATE - Peaches can be easily
away quickly once filled. They need grown from seed, grafted or from cuttings.
enough space and air circulation to WHERE - Peach trees can be bought
prevent diseases, fertilize in Spring from many nurseries around the country,
for a reliable yearly crop, and don’t including Sanitas’ nursery, Agrifeed and
prune in winter, as it could cause dieback. Landmark. S.C (text & photos)

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