AREA 5 – Main stonefruit engine (0.1–0.15 ac)

North-facing, exposed — absolutely ideal.

Trees (10)

• Peaches × 2
• Nectarines × 2
• Apricots × 2
• Plums × 2
• Cherries × 2

Soil adjustments

• Apricots should be slightly mounded (susceptible to wet feet).
• Everything else will love clay loam.

Spacing

3.5–4 m.

Guild

• White Clover, Sub Clover
• Comfrey
• Basil family (great under stonefruit in warmer pockets)
• Calendula, Marigold
• Thyme, Oregano

Performance expectation: Excellent — this is your highest-yielding fruit block.