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Peach

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Ripeness Checklist Storage & Ethylene Seasonal Calendar Varieties & PLU Kitchen & Pairings

How to Tell if Peach is Ripe

Store Check

Peach can continue to ripen at room temperature after harvest. Look for color changes and slight give near the stem.

👁 Visual Checks

  • Look for uniform color without green under-tones
  • Check for matte/dull skin rather than shiny plastic finish
  • Look for natural sugar spots or field marks

✋ Tactile & Aroma

  • Heft: Should feel heavy for its size (indicates juice content)
  • Give: Slight yield under gentle palm pressure, never thumb poking
  • Aroma: Fragrant sweet smell at the stem end

How to Store Peach

Optimal Spot fridge
Shelf Life (Ripe) 3–5 Days
Ethylene Sensitivity High (Isolate)

Storage Protocol: Keep on the counter at room temperature until fully ripe. Once ripe, move to the crisper drawer to slow enzymatic breakdown.

Ethylene Warning: This produce releases significant ethylene gas. Do not store in enclosed bags with leafy greens, herbs, or broccoli.

Peak Seasonality & Harvest Geography

USDA / AMS Verified

Peak season is June through August in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Global Growing Geography: Temperate and subtropical regions, notably China, California, and Italy

Common Varieties & PLU Codes

Variety Name PLU Codes Characteristics
Yellow Peach 4037 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
White Peach 4401 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Donut (Saturn) Peach 3113 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Redhaven 4037 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Elberta 4038 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
O'Henry 4037 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Elegant Lady 4037 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Belle of Georgia 4401 Standard commercial supermarket cultivar
Reliance — Standard commercial supermarket cultivar

Kitchen Pairings & Chef Hacks

Flavor Pairings

Burrata CheeseHoneyBourbonPecansBasil

Chef Hacks & Prep Tricks

💡 Grill Hack: Brush peach halves with melted butter and grill cut-side down for 3 mins.
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