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.