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Peaches

The peach, one of the most popular fruits grown throughout the world’s north and south temperate zones, is native to China. Its scientific name, Prunus persica, suggests its origin as Persia (Iran); at one time it was called “Persian apple.” Chinese literature dates its cultivation in China to 1000 B.C. when a book of poems and songs was written describing pink peach blossoms and peach trees with ripe fruit.

Probably carried from China to Persia by caravan, the peach quickly spread from there to Europe. In the 16th century, it was established in Mexico, most likely by the Spanish. Soon after founding colonies on the east coast of the United States, the Spanish, French, and English also planted peaches in the New World.

Spanish missionaries introduced the peach to California in the 18th century, and in the early 1800s the Russians reportedly brought peach seeds or trees by ship to San Francisco and planted them near Fort Ross. During and following the Gold Rush, early settlers in California planted peaches, with variety selection and improvements occurring as the industry developed.

Yellow Varieties Harvest Dates

  May Jun Jul Aug Sep
  1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Super Rich                                        
Queencrest                                        
Spring Flame 20                                        
May Sweet                                        
May Crest                                        
Spring Lady                                        
Spring Flame 21                                        
Zee Diamond                                        
Crown Princess                                        
Sweet Scarlet                                        
Brittney Lane                                        
Earlirich                                        
Rich Lady                                        
Fancy Lady                                        
Flavorcrest                                        
Country Sweet                                        
June Flame                                        
July Flame                                        
Sweet Dream                                        
Elegant Lady                                        
Zee Lady                                        
Summer Lady                                        
O Henry                                        
September Flame                                        
August Flame                                        
Ryan Sun                                        
August Lady                                        
Autumn Red                                        
Summer Flame                                        
Autum Flame                                        

White Varieties Harvest Dates

  May Jun Jul Aug Sep
  1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Spring Snow                                        
White Lady                                        
Snow Beauty                                        
Summer Sweet                                        
Glacier White                                        
September Snow