As we wrap up the month of July, we are heading into peach season. This time of year is peak harvesting season for peaches—a highlight of summers in Delaware.
Sweet, juicy and healthy, peaches can be used for a variety of purposes. On a hot summer day, nothing beats biting right into a juicy local peach. They’re also good for pie, ice cream, cobbler, salsa and beverages. The best time to harvest in the state of Delaware is during the first week of August, though late July can be just as plentiful. These farms and orchards are great places to pick your peaches.
Bennett Orchards
This farm has been around for six generations, dating all the way back to the year 1867. According to the experts at Bennett Orchards, the Delmarva Peninsula is one of the finest regions for growing during the summer thanks to the topography, soil, climate and salt-sea breeze. Bennett Orchards grows 16 different varieties of peaches including Sentry, Redhaven, Loring, Selena and Encore peaches, which are in season through late August.
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31442 Peach Tree Lane, Frankford
Fifer Orchards
Growing in Delaware for more than 100 years, Fifer offers a wide variety of quality fruits and vegetables. You can either shop pre-picked fruit at the farm store or enjoy a tractor and wagon ride to pick them yourself on Fridays and Saturdays. U-pick is only available on select weekends. Follow Fifer on Facebook or Instagram for updates on when to pick.
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1919 Allabands Mill Road, Wyoming
Parsons Farm Produce
Wrapping up the blueberries from early summer, Parsons Farm Produce is all about peaches, which are ripe for picking. Enjoy peach picking now, then return during the fall for a great selection of pumpkins!
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30381 Armory Road, Dagsboro
Linvilla Orchards
With 300 acres, Linvilla grows not only peaches, but berries, tomatoes, sunflowers and more. Just across the Pennsylvania border, Linvilla is a great place to pick peaches, shop around the farm market and spend time outdoors.
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137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19015
Related: Where to Pick Your Own Blueberries in Delaware
