Please advise. I have located a nursery that has bare-root dormant trees of "Early Redhaven" peach available, and they are already selling these now. I was told that they usually run out of these by mid-February so I should order now. I am in Ottawa Zone 5a and will not be able to plant these for a while (until April, I guess). What options do I have to keep these bare-root plants viable until April. Can I put the bare-roots in moist peat-moss and store the plants in a cool dark place? Or should I pot them now and place them in front of a west facing window that does not provide bright light? What technique would help in keeping the plants alive until sometime in April when I shall be able to plant them out.
Will likely be coming out of a cold, damp and dark warehouse. Try to simulate those conditions until planting time.
Can you send them your order with a request for an April delivery date? They will probably have better cold storage facilities than you do.
Michael: Yes, I ahd ask about that option. Unfortunately that was not an option available. Most of their bare-root stock is gone by then and they get very busy with local retail with potted plants.