How to Grow Freestone Peach
Prunus persica 'Freestone'
Your complete guide to growing Freestone Peach.
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Companion Plants for Freestone Peach
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and may help prevent peach leaf curl disease
Deep roots bring up nutrients, leaves make excellent mulch and compost
Natural fungicide properties help prevent peach diseases and repel borers
Repels peach tree borers and other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Deters nematodes and aphids, provides natural pest control
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attracts beneficial insects
Ground cover that doesn't compete with shallow roots, attracts beneficial insects
Repels ants, flying insects, and helps deter peach fruit fly
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to peach trees and causes stunting or death
Share common pests like oriental fruit moth and diseases like brown rot
Both susceptible to similar diseases and pests, increasing infection risk
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
