Due to -19 degrees in January, and a frost the first weekend in April, we had only about 10% of our usual peach crop. The few that survived have been picked and eaten. We always hope for a better crop next year. Peach Varieties at Hugus Fruit Farm
WHITE PEACHES
Variety
Ripening Time
Availability
Price Range
Raritan Rose
Early Augus
past
Blushing Star
Mid- August
past
Champion
Mid- August
past
Belle of Georgia
Late August
past
Last update
White Hale
Early September
none
8/25/2009
YELLOW PEACHES
Variety
Ripening Time
Availability
Price Range
Newhaven
Early August
past
Bellaire
Mid- August
past
Fridays
Mid- August
past
Suncrest
Mid- August
past
Redkist
Mid- August
past
Redskin
Late August
past
Cresthaven
Late August
none
Sweet Sue
Late August
past
Fayette
Early September
none
In August, we also have
Blackberries
Pick-your-own, pre-arranged times are best
Ready-picked, frequently
Plums (Shiro, Pipestone, Queen Rosa, Elephant Heart)
Nectarines , occassionally
Click the link below to see the OSU Extension Fact Sheet on:
Selecting, Storing and Serving Ohio Peaches