Peaches

Looking for the sweetest, juiciest peach? Look no further than local markets, grocers, and orchards. Peaches raised in Idaho are picked ripe, sweet, and full of natural sugars.

Local peaches are “tree ripened” leading to a juicier and more flavorful fruit. Tree-ripened peaches at local markets, fruit stands, and grocers can be purchased August through October. Look for peaches that are well rounded with yellow colored skin under a red blush.

Quick Peach Facts

• Idaho grows nearly 18 million pounds of peaches each year!
• Due to their perishable and fragile nature, imported peaches are usually picked green to allow for shipment. Local peaches are often “tree-ripened” to produce a more sweet and tasty fruit!
• Keeping smaller hands and appetites in mind, several new doughnut-shaped varieties of peaches developed for kids are now available in grocery store produce departments.
• Peaches are full of antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamins A, C, and E that help protect your body’s cells.

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