Jack Miller

You macerate peaches by soaking them in liquid, usually a mix of sugar, alcohol, or syrup, so they soften and absorb whatever flavors you put them in.   It’s one of the easiest ways to turn fresh peaches into something that tastes like it came straight out of a fancy restaurant.   If you’ve ever … Read more

You know it’s time to pick your peaches when they’ve developed their full color and give slightly when you cradle them in your palm.   But how do you know when to pick your peaches with confidence, especially if you’re new to growing them?   The good news is that peaches tell you when they’re … Read more

You know it’s time to pick a peach when it gives slightly to gentle pressure and smells sweet.   Peaches don’t ripen much after they’re picked, so knowing when to pick a peach is key if you want that juicy, melt-in-your-mouth flavor.   If you pick too early, you’ll get a hard, bland fruit that … Read more

You know it’s time to harvest peaches when they come off the branch with a gentle twist and smell sweet at the stem.   For most home growers, that simple test answers the question of how do you know when to harvest peaches better than any calendar date ever could.   Peaches don’t ripen all … Read more

You know peaches are ripe when they give slightly to gentle pressure and smell sweet near the stem.   If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle squeezing fruit and wondering how do you know when peaches are ripe, you’re not alone.   It’s one of those things that seems simple until you’re actually holding … Read more