you're a peach!
To be called a peach is a compliment. Peaches are known to be pretty, fragrant, and incredibly sweet—but did you know that there are hundreds of peach varieties nationwide, each with their own slight distinctives? Read on to learn about the unique characteristics of the coveted summer jewels brought to us each summer by our local peach farmers. You can also learn more about these peachy keen farmers here.
Organic Peaches from Frog Hollow Farm
Suncrest: An heirloom peach varietal. Frog Hollow Farm claims that it’s one of the best they grow. Suncrest peaches have a great golden color with just a touch of soft red—and they're super juicy!
Summer Lady: Large, round, or sometimes irregularly shaped. Firm yellow flesh is streaked with red. This peach has excellent flavor and stores well.
Zee Lady: Bright and beautiful, this flaming red fruit is consistently large with firm flesh. Its sensational flavor stands up well to freezing so you can enjoy it year-round.
O’Henry: A brightly colored, large peach with just a bit of fuzz, it ripens late in the summer season. The flesh is yellow with slight red streaking. The fruit is sweet, juicy, and boasts superb flavor. We love taking these larger peaches to the grill!
Local Peaches From Lateral Roots Farm
Regina: Firm with yellow flesh and red centers, this smooth-textured peach has excellent flavor. A medium-sized freestone fruit, it's great fresh out of hand or canned for later use.
Diamond Princess: This Princess is quite the sweetheart! One of our sweetest peaches, we recommend snacking on it as is or pairing with vanilla ice cream for a sweet dessert.
Elegant Lady: Ripening in mid-July, this bright red fruit is large, firm, and packs great flavor. It's a hearty peach that stands up to long travels, staying safe on the road to your kitchen.
Zee Lady: Bright and beautiful, this flaming red fruit is consistently large with firm flesh. Its sensational flavor stands up well to freezing so you can enjoy it year-round.
Rich Lady: Just like its name implies, this delicious peach is rich in flavor and rich in color, with a vibrant red outside and bright yellow inside. It’s super juicy, so take your time and enjoy this peach one drippy bite at a time.
O’Henry: A brightly colored, large peach with just a bit of fuzz, it ripens late in the summer season. The flesh is yellow with slight red streaking. The fruit is sweet, juicy, and boasts superb flavor. We love taking these larger peaches to the grill!
Organic Peaches from Douglas Fruit
Sierra Rich: A beautiful heirloom peach varietal. Great golden color with just a touch of soft red. It’s also super juicy!
August Lady: She’s one of the prettiest peaches you’ll ever see! Big, red, and bursting with juice, this August peach is well worth the wait of the summer. Try it atop savory prosciutto and some of our fresh-stretched mozzarella for the perfect seasonal dish.
Zee Lady: Bright and beautiful, this flaming red fruit is consistently large with firm flesh. The sensational flavor stands up well to freezing so you can enjoy it year-round.
Rich Lady: Just like its name implies, this delicious peach is rich in flavor and rich in color, with a vibrant red outside and bright yellow inside. It’s super juicy, so take your time and enjoy this peach one drippy bite at a time.
O’Henry: A brightly colored, large peach with just a bit of fuzz, it ripens late in the summer season. The flesh is yellow with slight red streaking. The fruit is sweet, juicy, and boasts superb flavor. We love taking these larger peaches to the grill!