Both the peach tree and its close relative, the nectarine tree, adapt to a variety of soil and climate environments. They thrive in areas with temperatures as low as -15oC, but must be protected from frost during flowering, with varieties intended for the canning industry, being even more sensitive compared to table varieties. When grown in areas with a hot summer, where the temperature reaches up to 35oC, it gives better fruits.
The soils that favor its planting are deep, with good drainage, with a relatively low percentage of calcium carbonate and a pH of 6-7.5. Its enemies are excessive moisture and poor aeration that can cause the tree’s leaves to become chlorotic and fall.
