When Is Peach Season?

So when are peaches in season? The biggest peach production in our country comes from Georgia, where the peach season lasts from May to August. Florida produces this fruit for one month longer, starting in April, while peach season in California, the third producer in the country is between May and October.

If you want to find the best moment to buy locally produced peaches in your state, have a look at the following chart.

Peach season table

State	Peaches in season
Alabama	mid-May till mid-September
Arizona	May till June and August
Arkansas	June till August
California	May till October
Colorado	June till mid-November
Connecticut	July till September
Delaware	June till September
Florida	April till June
Georgia	May till August
Idaho	August till October
Illinois	June till September
Indiana	mid-June till mid-September
Iowa	July till August
Kansas	June till mid-October
Kentucky	mid-June till August
Louisiana	May till mid-September
Maine	mid-July till mid-September
Maryland	July till September
Massachusetts	mid-July till September
Michigan	mid-July till mid-September
Mississippi	mid-May till July
Missouri	June till September
Nebraska	July till August
Nevada	July till September
New Hampshire	August till September
New Jersey	July till mid-September
New Mexico	July till September
New York	July till September
North Carolina	June till September
Ohio	July till mid-September
Oklahoma	June till September
Oregon	June till October
Pennsylvania	July till September
Rhode Island	mid-July till mid-September
South Carolina	May till September
Tennessee	June till September
Texas	April till August
Utah	mid-July till September
Virginia	July till August
Washington	June till September
West Virginia	July till September
Wisconsin	July till August
Wyoming	July till August

As witnessed, the peach season varies from state to state. However, this does not mean that you cannot get fresh peach throughout the year. Although the peak season is during summer, peach is picked pretty much throughout the year due to many arable varieties.

The peak picking season spans from late April and runs through to November in most states, but the fruit is widely grown, and other areas pick it earlier or later.

Peach is grown in more than 33 states in the US, and its various picking times create a consistent supply throughout the year. However, California provides the most significant volume due to its favorable climate and soils. California is closely followed by South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia.

So sweet and soft with the good ripe, we associate peaches with the beautiful summer months. If you want to get the most out of the peach season, is good to know when and where to find this fruit.

When shopping for peach, choosing fresh and ripe ones can challenge those unfamiliar with the fruit. Here is a simple method of identifying the best ripe fruits to eat in season. Usually, ripe peaches have a dark yellow color that might manifest as deep golden yellow with a few wrinkles around the stem. Avoid any fruit with hints of green, red blush, or highlights as it has no ripeness.

Touching also comes in handy when identifying ripe peaches. Touch your recalled fruit and squeeze gently, not too hard as it might bruise the fruit and spoil it in the process. If the peach is soft, it is ripe and ready for eating. When it gives a little, store it for a day or two, and it will be prepared. But when there is no give whatsoever, the fruit is unripe.

When Peach fruit is ripe, it has a sweet, glorious smell that is very inviting. When you do not get any scent, then the fruit is unripe.

Peach can be used and taken in various forms, and one is allowed to get creative and mix things up. For example, they make great juices and mix with other fruits to make cocktails. Its skin pigments can also be ground and applied to the skin. This helps in protecting the body from UV.

Peach blends with many preparations, as peach sauces for your salad, meat or wraps, and our all times favorite peach cobbler. Besides being delicious, peaches are a perfect ally of your weight loss diet.

Eating peach has several health benefits. You will ensure them if you eat organic peaches during the right season. These benefits have been proven to be accurate by nutritionists and dietitians.

Peaches have Vitamins A and C and potassium as the primary nutrients. Containing very few calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium, they are also a great source of vitamin E and K, magnesium, calcium, high dietary fiber, and antioxidants. This combination results in:

• Improved heart health. Regular consumption of this fruit helps lower high blood pressure and cholesterol levels due to the presence of potassium. Soluble fibers present in the fruit assist in maintaining these levels as well.
• Better digestion. Roughages and fibers in the fruit’s skin help reduce constipation and improve digestion.
• Vitamins A and C boost the immune system and make it stronger. This helps prevent Scurvy, reduces cell damage, and helps prevent old-age sicknesses. Peach has beneficial antioxidants and polyphenols, which help in normal body processes such as cell replication.
• Peaches improve eyesight. This is because they contain both Vitamin and mild levels of beta carotene. The beta carotene is absorbed and turned into vitamin A by the body, thus enhancing vision.

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