Butternut Farm

PEACHES

  Summer 2019

Our peach season runs from the last week in July through mid September with many different varieties that come and go. We have over 750 peach trees. The peak of the peach season is between mid-August and September 6.

Picking hours July and August are 8-4 Tues-Sun. Closed on Mondays. Conditions vary so call 603-335-4705 for daily updates.


SEMI-CLING- Still early season, just before Red Havens. They are semi-cling because there are parts of the flesh that will detach easily form the pit.

FREESTONE- our first freestone variety is Red Haven. These come on the middle of August. Freestone includes all of our varieties after Red Haven, including the white flesh peaches. Freestone are great for freezing and canning. They are much easier to work with then Clingstone.

WHITE FLESH- Our white flesh peaches come on mid-season. They are sub-acid (no acid) so the sweet flavor of the peach is pronounces. These are great for desserts.

EARLY SEASON around July 25 ~ around August 15

PF1-FLAMIN' FURY (Pick first)- yellow flesh, semi cling, fresh eating

HARROW DIAMOND- yellow flesh, semi cling, fresh eating

PF-5b -yellow flesh, semi cling, fresh eating

GARNET BEAUTY- yellow flesh, semi-cling, fresh eating

PF-7- yellow flesh, great flavor, fresh eating, semi cling

DESIREE- yellow flesh, semi cling, firm

MID-SEASON around August 15 ~ around September 1

 

SATURN- yellow flesh, donut shaped, outstanding flavor

RED HAVEN- yellow flesh,  first true freestone, benchmark for all peaches

PF9A-007 (picking frenzy)- yellow flesh, freestone, freezing, fresh eating

GLO HAVEN- yellow flesh, fresh eating freezing freestone

WHITE LADY- white flesh, low acid, very sweet, freestone

ERNIE'S CHOICE- yellow flesh, wonderful flavor, freezing, freestone

SUGAR LADY- white flesh, sweet, fresh eating, freestone

CORALSTAR- yellow flesh, non-browning, sweet fresh eating, freestone

KLONDIKE WHITE- white flesh, sweet, freestone

LATE-SEASON around September 1~ around September 17



CANADIAN HARMONY- yellow flesh, large, unique flavor, great eating, freezing

PF24-007-yellow flesh, large size, firm, great flavor, freestone

BLUSHING STAR- white flesh, small size, very sweet, freestone

MESSINA- yellow flesh, medium size, keeps well, freestone