Garland, TN, August 27, 2024 — Robert F. Rangel, a native of Central Texas and a retired educator who taught biology and other science courses with an emphasis in botany, has completed his new book, “A Peach Guide for Growing Homegrown Peaches”: an insightful guide designed to help beginner peach growers achieve optimal results by providing practical advice, essential knowledge, and proven techniques based on the author’s own experiences in cultivating peaches.
“This peach guide was written as a comprehensive guide to share proven techniques for beginning peach growers to ensure optimum success,” writes Rangel. “Items, products, equipment, and plans of action are explored. Step-by-step methods of soil preparation and recommendations as to selecting the best soil are shared. Proper tree soil and scheduling for planting in addition to the appropriate, timely application of nonorganic/organic solutions to control insects/fungi and fertilizer are outlined.
“The formula for how many peach trees can be planted on an acre is given once the planting zones are determined. Illustrations on proper pruning in order to receive the most radiant energy from the sun in the ripening of the peaches are likewise included.
“The peach guide provides a brief history of the peach and the characteristics of the peach for the peach growers to have a point of reference while he or she is learning about the peach.”
