PEACH

Description:
Peach production will require many hours of labor, depending on the size of the orchard. Land preparation and planting will require at least two people. During the summer months, the orchard will require mowing, multiple pesticide applications, and fruit thinning. Depending on the mix of varieties and orchard size, additional labor may be required at harvest time.

Disclaimer:
Depending on the peach varieties produced (commonly referred to as “cultivars”), peaches may be marketed from late July through mid-September. Peaches can be sold directly to consumers through farmers markets and roadside stands or wholesaled to packers. There is also the potential to sell peaches for processing, but this is generally a totally different market that involves the growing of cling-type (rather than freestone) peaches.