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How to pick peaches
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Juicy, fragrant peaches are summer's greatest gift. Here's how to find the best.
15
farms
5
regions
January to March
picked
When you can pick peaches
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Across every region on FarmHop. Darker months are peak somewhere; your own region is narrower, and the table below gives it.
What to look for
- 1
Look for a creamy or yellow background color, not green
- 2
The fruit should give slightly when gently pressed
- 3
Smell the stem end as ripe peaches are fragrant
- 4
Twist gently rather than pulling
- 5
Handle carefully as peaches bruise easily
Where you can pick peaches
15 farms across 5 regions, earliest season first. Every date came from the farm's own words.
Published prices
$4.00 to $8.00 per pound
The Orchard at Montague, Rayner's Orchard, Naturipe Fruit Farm and 1 more
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
January to March
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
January to March
Canoelands Orchard, Glenbernie Orchard, Pine Crest Orchard and 3 more
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
November to February
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
November to March
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
December to February
Farms that publish a price
Taken from the farm's own website, never from a directory. Most publish nothing at all, so these are worth knowing.
