When Do Peaches Ripen? A Detailed Guide to Ripening Seasons and Times
The peach is a deciduous small tree of the genus Prunus in the rose family. Its fruit, commonly called the peach, is fresh and sweet, juicy and sugary, and rich in nutritional value. Many people love eating them, but peaches are not available in every season, so friends who enjoy peaches may wonder when peaches ripen. Let us take a look together below at when peaches ripen!
When Do Peaches Ripen
It takes 3 to 4 months from flowering to ripe fruit, and the normal ripening period for peaches is from June to September. There are many varieties of peaches in China. In terms of months alone, there are early peaches in spring, generally available in March; juicy honey peaches are common in summer; and autumn peaches are generally those after July, usually very crisp, also known as crisp peaches or autumn peaches.
What Are the Common Peach Varieties
1. Nectarine: The nectarine, also called peach-plum, plum-gloss peach, etc., is a variation of the hairy peach and is grown mostly in the north. Planting generally depends on the soil and climate. There are relatively few nectarine varieties, and normal nectarines ripen and reach the market from early summer to late autumn.
2. Flat peach: The flat peach, also called immortal fruit, longevity peach, etc., is native to ** and is cultivated in **, Shandong, Hebei, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Gansu and other provinces and regions. The fruit ripening and harvest period is concentrated in August and September.
3. Hairy peach: The hairy peach, also called peach, white peach, hairy fruit, mountain peach, etc., is a deciduous small tree of the genus Prunus in the rose family. It usually blooms in April and its fruit ripens from July to September. It is cultivated throughout the country.
4. Honey peach: There are many varieties of honey peach, such as Large White Phoenix, Small White Phoenix, Hujing, etc. They can be divided into early peaches and late peaches. Early peaches ripen in June, and late peaches ripen in July and August.
What Are the Benefits of Eating Peaches
1. Peaches have the effect of tonifying qi and blood and nourishing yin and promoting body fluids. They can be used by people after a serious illness who have deficient qi and blood, sallow complexion and emaciation, and palpitations with shortness of breath.
2. Peach kernels have the effect of invigorating blood and resolving stasis and moistening the intestines to relieve constipation. They can be used as auxiliary treatment for amenorrhea, traumatic injuries, etc.
3. Peach kernel extract has an anticoagulant effect and can inhibit the cough center to relieve coughing. It can also lower blood pressure and can be used as auxiliary treatment for patients with high blood pressure.
4. Peaches are high in iron, high in potassium and low in sodium, making them suitable for people with iron-deficiency anemia and also suitable for patients with edema.