Soil Requirements Sandy, loamy, shaly, gravelly and quickly warming alluvial soils Soil pH around 6-7, no bedrock close to the soil surface Active lime content does not exceed 12% Heavy and not humid Good results are obtained in soils with low ground water level In soils with high lime content, iron deficiency chlorosis occurs because calcium prevents iron intake. Climate Requirements Peach is a temperate climate fruit species. It goes into rest in winter and sheds its leaves. Severe winter cold, low summer temperatures and spring frosts are the climatic factors that prevent the economic cultivation of peach. Late spring frosts are more important in peach cultivation than winter frosts. Although the flower buds are very resistant to cold in winter, sensitivity to frosts increases with the progression of awakening in the buds, the opening of flowers and the formation of small fruits. As a matter of fact, it has been reported by various researchers that cold damage occurs between -6.6° and -1.6°C for closed buds with petal tips visible, -3.6° and -1.1°C for opened flowers and -2.7° and -l. 1°C for newly formed fruits. Cooler weather during the flowering period, especially when the temperature drops below 5°C and rains prevent the activity of pollinating insects. The flowering period is prolonged. As a result, fruit set decreases. Post-flowering rains and high air relative humidity cause an increase in fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, red blotch and chlorosis. Irrigation Peach needs the most water among stone fruits. Especially after the formation of the kernel, the need for water starts to increase. Irrigation before the fruit harvest ensures that the fruits become larger and the colors become brighter. If possible, modern irrigation systems such as drip irrigation should be used. Irrigation frequency and the amount of water to be given varies according to climate, soil and age of the plant.
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