Peach trees are beloved for their juicy fruit, fragrant blooms, and fast growth—but they require careful watering when first planted. If you’re planting a bare root peach tree, your #1 priority is to make sure it gets the right amount of water at the right time.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to properly water your bare root peach tree before and after planting, how to handle drought, and how to set your tree up for a strong, fruitful future.
🪣 Before Planting: Soak the Roots
When your peach tree arrives from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC, the first step is to soak the roots in clean water for 4–12 hours before planting.
This helps:
- Rehydrate the root system after shipping,
- Wake up dormant root tissue,
- Reduce transplant shock and promote fast root establishment.
💡 Do not soak for more than 24 hours. Plant your tree as soon as soaking is complete.
🌱 Step 1: Deep Watering After Planting
After planting your peach tree, give it a slow, deep soak to:
- Help the soil settle tightly around the roots,
- Eliminate air pockets,
- Deliver hydration exactly where it’s needed.
✅ For best results, add Soil Moist Transplant Mix into the planting hole. It holds water and releases it slowly at the root zone, reducing watering frequency—especially in sandy or fast-draining soils.
🗓️ Weeks 1–2: Consistent Moisture Is Critical
During the first two weeks:
- Water every 2–3 days, depending on soil drainage and weather.
- Keep soil evenly moist—not soggy.
- Wilting or curling leaves are signs that your tree needs water.
💧 This early stage is crucial. Even one dry spell can set your peach tree back or cause transplant failure.
🗓️ Weeks 3–8: Water Deeply, Less Often
As the tree starts to establish:
- Water once or twice a week, depending on rainfall and heat.
- Water slowly and deeply to encourage roots to grow downward.
- Add 2–4 inches of mulch around the base of the tree to retain moisture and reduce weeds. Keep mulch 3–4 inches away from the trunk to prevent rot.
☀️ Drought Conditions: Extra Care for New Trees
While mature peach trees can tolerate occasional dryness, young bare root trees need regular watering to survive dry spells.
In drought:
- Water deeply 2x per week, using 1–2 gallons per watering.
- Water in the early morning or late evening to minimize evaporation.
- Use Soil Moist Transplant Mix and mulch to retain moisture longer.
🌿 Missing water during a heatwave can result in fruit loss, slowed growth, or transplant failure.
🍑 Where’s the Best Place to Buy Bare Root Peach Trees?
Here’s why:
- ✅ Top-quality bare root peach trees, in many popular varieties
- ✅ Fast shipping ensures timely planting
- ✅ Lowest prices in the industry
- ✅ FREE 1-Year Plantsurance Guarantee
→ Store credit if your plant doesn’t survive
→ Zero Stress. All Success.
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