Station Post Text: The peach trees in front of you were planted in 2011 and now bear fruit annually.  Peaches in Massachusetts have been wiped out by very cold weather in the past, most recently during the winter of 2016.  This year the trees have escaped disaster so far.  

The canes to your right are fall raspberries.  They are cut down to the ground each winter and new canes then develop in the spring.  They begin to produce berries in July and August, and continue to bear fruit until the first frost.

Food Focus: Peaches grow on trees and are classified by how easily the pit separates from the flesh: a clingstone type where the pit does not easily separate or a freestone type where the pit does easily separate. Peaches are harvested in the late summer through the early fall—August is the month for peaches at Nourse Farm. The best peaches are about the size of a baseball, have unblemished fuzzy, yellow, and blushed red skin. Peaches are typically eaten raw, and once ripe can be stored for about 1-2 days.

Peaches are a delicious snack with 15% of the daily vitamin C requirement, 6% of vitamin A and 2 grams of dietary fiber. There are only 50 calories in 1 medium peach and they are fat, cholesterol and sodium free, making this a heart healthy snack. The antioxidants in peaches can help protect the body against harmful free radicals and prevent certain types of cancers. Enjoy peaches in yogurts, smoothies, salads or grilled for a sweet treat!

Learn more about peaches- selection, storage, nutrition and preparation - by clicking here.