Peaches
From the first peaches of summer to late-season favorites, our orchard grows a variety of peaches known for their sweetness, flavor, and freshness. Explore each variety, learn when it's typically available, and discover which peaches are perfect for fresh eating, baking, canning, and more.
Varieties
Redhaven Peach
Available: Late July to Early August
Redhaven is one of our most popular peaches thanks to its classic peach flavor and dependable sweetness. These medium-sized freestone peaches have a juicy texture and rich balance of sweetness and acidity, making them a favorite for both fresh eating and baking.
Perfect for snacking right off the tree, canning, cobblers, pies, and homemade peach preserves.
Best For: Fresh Eating • Baking • Canning
John Boy Peach
Available: Early August
John Boy is an early-season freestone peach known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and smooth, juicy texture. With its bright red blush and firm yellow flesh, it's a favorite for enjoying fresh while also holding up well in the kitchen.
Perfect for fresh snacking, fruit salads, baking, and freezing for later enjoyment.
Best For: Fresh Eating • Baking • Freezing
Coralstar Peach
Available: Early August
Coralstar is a large freestone peach prized for its firm texture, vibrant color, and outstanding sweetness. Its low acidity and rich peach flavor make it a delicious choice for eating fresh, while its firm flesh makes it ideal for baking and preserving.
Perfect for fresh eating, pies, cobblers, canning, and homemade jams.
Best For: Fresh Eating • Baking • Canning
Harmony Peach
Available: Mid August to Late August
Harmony is a late-season freestone peach that delivers outstanding sweetness with a rich, full-bodied peach flavor. Its large size, juicy flesh, and excellent texture make it one of the best peaches to enjoy fresh or preserve at the peak of the season.
Perfect for snacking, baking, canning, peach butter, and freezing.
Best For: Fresh Eating • Baking • Canning
Contender Peach
Available: Mid August to Late August
Contender peaches are prized for their outstanding sweetness, firm texture, and reliable production. Their rich flavor and easy-to-separate pit make them a versatile choice for both enjoying fresh and using in the kitchen.
Excellent for fresh snacking, fruit salads, pies, cobblers, and freezing for later enjoyment.
Best For: Fresh Eating • Baking • Freezing
| Variety | Early Jul | Mid Jul | Late Jul | Early Aug | Mid Aug | Late Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhaven | 🍑 | 🍑 | ||||
| John Boy | 🍑 | |||||
| Coralstar | 🍑 | |||||
| Harmony | 🍑 | 🍑 | ||||
| Contender | 🍑 | 🍑 |
Harvest dates are approximate and may vary slightly each year depending on weather and growing conditions.
Ready to Pick Your Own Peaches?
There's nothing quite like enjoying a peach picked fresh from the tree. Learn how our pick-your-own experience works, what's currently available, and everything you need to know before visiting.