looking to get into peach farming

CAROGATOR · Mar 12, 2013

and need some feedback on reputable fruit tree dealers. See so much bad reviews on what I thought were great suppliers. What experience have you had?
I would think a Massey 35 should be enough for 100 trees.

Frank Dodson · Mar 12, 2013

I have approx. 50 trees primarily apple and peach. I have been doing this as a hobby for over 35 years. I am now on my 2nd and 3rd generation of trees. I have always had great service from Stark Bros. Orchards. I live in the western part of TN and our weather pattern has changed and we have late frosts therefore I get a good peach about once every 3 years. Most of the orchards in this area have ceased operation. As for a tractor I use a Yanmar 1401 to spray and cut grass. I use a 30 gal, 3 point sprayer.

David G · Mar 12, 2013

Thanks for the reference, they have a nice site.

aarolar · Mar 12, 2013

I have been thinking about putting in a small hobby orchard myself but what I can't get past is the cost of the trees. Do people putting in 100+ trees really pay 22$ a tree if not where does one get trees at a better price?

Bonnan · Mar 12, 2013

I would suggest Adams County Nursery in central Pa.Pa. Largest grower in the East but family owned.
I bought 50 trees about 8 years ago; only lost one.
At that time I paid $10 each. Good people to work with. google the mane

Rick Kr · Mar 12, 2013

Short answer yes. It costs a few $$ for the stock. And then you get to care for them and watch them grow for a few years before they produce.

This was the first year I planned on mine producing decent, then Michigan got nailed with a late frost, absolutely zero fruit off my trees. Nature of the business I guess.

Rick

David G · Mar 12, 2013

My dad planted Colorado peaches from the store and had really good luck with them. They seemed to do OK in the Iowa weather.

Fergienewbee · Mar 13, 2013

I hope you have done your homework. BIL has peaches. A lot of labor: pruning, spraying, thinning, picking, and storage. Not to mention you are at the weather's mercy, depending on where you live. Late spring freeze wiped out the whole crop.

Larry

aarolar · Mar 13, 2013

How many trees would be easy for someone to care for in the afternoons and on weekends? I have a 3 acre hayfield behind my house that I currently have a 1acre market garden in and I would like to do some of it in peaches.

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