Peaches Are in Season: Some Facts!

Published by Parlee Farms

Pick Your Own P Fresh peaches are one of the true joys of summer and peach season is in full swing! There’s nothing like biting into a sweet, juicy, freshly-picked peach. Here at Parlee Farms, you can pick-your-own and experience this delight first-hand! Here is some information that will help you best plan your visit:

Visit at the Right Time

First, you should plan the right time for your visit. Visit our news page for updates on what we have available and our opening hours. You want to make sure to come when the peach trees are open and ready for picking as we do not pick every day!

How to Dress for Your Outing

Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and good shoes that you can walk in. A wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen are essential to protect against the summer sun. Be sure to drink plenty of water. Peach season often falls on some of the hottest days of the summer!

Pick the Perfect Peach

You want to pick peaches that are perfectly ripe. When we open up a tree or a section of our field to picking, you can know that they are ready.The peach should be firm but yield slightly to pressure, and the skin should have a vibrant color.

However, you should know that we only open the trees where the peaches are perfectly ripe. Simply pluck your perfect peaches right off the tree and place them in the box that you purchased ahead of time. You want to hold the peach gently and not squeeze too hard, or it will injure them.

Peaches will ripen more at home if you leave them on the counter. If you don’t want to ripen them more keep them in the fridge at home.

Pick Your Own Peaches at Parlee Farms

Types of Peaches Available

Here’s a look at the types of peaches we have available:

Nectarines
Yellow Peaches
White Peaches
Donut Yellow Peaches

What to Do with Your Peaches

Here are some past articles for you to check out on what you can do with the peaches once you bring them home:

5 Unique Ideas for Your Peaches – Cocktail recipe, peach salad, peach dessert ideas, and more
How to Dry Peaches – Dry some of your peaches for later use!
Savory Ways to Cook with Peaches – There’s more to cooking with peaches than just using it for desserts!

If you don’t want to pick your own but still want to enjoy freshly picked peaches, be sure to visit our farm stand to get our fresh picks of the day. Be sure to visit our website regularly for more information!

Categorized in: Peaches

This post was written by Parlee Farms