Summer heat can cause peaches to develop sunburn and internal browning, reducing their market value. Proper fertilization can help the tree cope with stress and maintain fruit quality.
Best practices:
- Stop high-nitrogen feeds after fruit set. Switch to 5-10-40 + calcium and boron.
- Foliar spray with potassium nitrate and amino acids to strengthen cell walls and reduce sun damage.
- Use calcium to reduce fruit cracking and improve firmness.
Peach trees benefit from foliar applications in the early morning or late afternoon when stomata are open. Make sure to apply boron before flowering and calcium during fruit development. If your orchard is exposed to full sun, consider using white kaolin clay sprays, which act like sunscreen and reduce sunburn risk.
Ensure that your irrigation system is adjusted to avoid water stress, particularly on hot, dry days. Proper canopy pruning earlier in the season also helps improve airflow and shade fruit clusters naturally. With a careful nutrition plan and smart cultural practices, you’ll reduce fruit losses and improve fruit size, color, and storage quality.
Danatek offers a wide range of specialized fertilizers that help improve soil and crops, most notably:
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