Peach Tasty Zee

• Tasty Zee is a naturally dwarf peach variety that reaches only 1.5-2 metres tall, perfect for small spaces.
• Originally developed for home gardeners wanting full-sized fruit from compact trees that fruit reliably.
• Produces freestone peaches with yellow flesh and red-blushed skin that ripen in mid to late summer.
• Self-fertile variety that doesn't require another peach tree for pollination, making it ideal for single-tree growing.

• Water deeply once or twice weekly during growing season, reducing in winter but never allowing complete drought.
• Position in full sun location with morning sun essential for fruit ripening and disease prevention.
• Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost, avoiding waterlogged conditions that cause root rot.
• Feed with balanced fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest to support next year's crop.
• Prune lightly in late winter, focusing on removing dead wood and maintaining open centre for air circulation.
• Thin fruit when young to prevent branch breakage and improve remaining fruit size and quality.

• Provide full sun exposure for at least 6-8 hours daily to ensure proper fruit development and sweetening.
• Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Increase frequency during fruit development.
• Apply balanced fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest to support healthy growth.
• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Light pruning suits this naturally compact variety.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the trunk.

• Peach leaf curl appears as reddish blisters on leaves during spring. Apply copper-based fungicide in winter before buds swell for prevention.
• Aphids cluster on new growth causing leaf distortion. Spray with horticultural oil or encourage beneficial insects like ladybirds.
• Fruit fly larvae can ruin developing peaches. Use exclusion bags or protein baits during fruiting season.
• Brown rot causes fruit to shrivel and develop fuzzy growth. Remove affected fruit immediately and improve air circulation.