Jack Miller

You wash fresh peaches by rinsing them under cool running water while gently rubbing the skin with your hands.   This simple method removes dirt, debris, and most surface pesticides without damaging the delicate fruit.   If you’ve been wondering how to wash fresh peaches properly, the good news is that it takes less than … Read more

You can pick peaches as early as when they reach a mature green stage, usually a few weeks before they’re fully ripe on the tree.   Early picking is common for gardeners who want to beat the birds, bugs, or bad weather to their fruit.   But how early can you pick peaches without ruining … Read more

You treat leaf curl on a peach tree by removing infected leaves and applying a copper-based fungicide at the right time.   Leaf curl is one of the most common and frustrating problems for peach growers, but the good news is that it’s very treatable once you know what you’re doing.   The key is … Read more

To treat fungus on a peach tree, you need a combination of prevention, early detection, and the right fungicide applications at the right time.   Fungus on a peach tree is one of the most common problems home growers face, especially in humid climates.   The good news is that with a solid routine, you … Read more

You can store peaches in the refrigerator, but the way you do it matters more than most people realize.   If you just toss them in the crisper drawer straight from the store, you might end up with dry, mealy fruit that loses its sweet, juicy charm.   The good news is that storing peaches … Read more