Had several branches snap this year…year five. Thinning heavily next year. Millions of peaches though off six trees. Been freezing, dehydrating, canning, making into pie fillings and freezing…they just don’t stop. Congratulations on the first harvest!
I almost drewled when you put that peach in your mouth 😅 Looks awesome. This is uncharted territory for me. I hope to change that next year. I am also taking a second attempt on the grapes. I love growing vegetables, officially I am the garlic King in my circles. But fruits, I must admit it is intimidating. But Garlic also was once intimidating. I really love seeing your garden in this abundant state. It is very beautiful and satisfying. Can't believe in a few months it is going to be dormant. Hats of to you and your family. The amount of time, work and dedication you guys put in is astonishing. ❤
That first taste of a fruit you have been waiting for for so long is always extra special. :) I know we struggled the first few years with grapes but we definitely have an abundance this year, and would love to see you have success with growing them as well. Keep experimenting!
Rather than being a bad year for peaches for me, it was a bumper crop! In fact it was the first year I got edible fruit. Im in zone 7a in NE NJ and my trees are 6-7 years old. Every year the fruit either dropped or rotted on the tree. I was actually considering cutting the trees down because they were a waste. Now I have hope! I also had a ton of small peaches but that’s because I didn’t thin mine as I had in previous years because it hadn’t mattered. Next year I will thin them. It is recommended to leave 6” between each peach to allow them to grow to full size. I made a terrific peach cobbler with my harvest, have more sliced peaches in the freezer for the next one, and have been able to enjoy fresh peaches for the first time this summer.
I had a single peach on a brand new (to me) Charlotte tree that had maybe a few days before I intended to pick it. Walked out yesterday to check it, and it was GONE! I seriously wanted to cry. Guessing either one of the beast squirrels or other squeakers in the area pilfered it.
Just planted my first peach tree this year so will have a few years before I can taste my own but I've been freezing peaches for years. I make a mix of 6 ounces orange juice concentrate (don't add water) and 4 1/2 cups of sugar (this is enough for about 1/2 bushel of peaches). Mix. Slice peaches in and stir occasionally as you work. The orange juice acts as the agent to stop browning so you don't have to do the two step process like in your video. When ready to eat, they taste best when still slightly icy but are still good when fully thawed. Almost as good as eating a fresh peach.
@@GutenGardening Another thing you (or any of your other readers from WI) might be interested in if you don't already know: There is an Amish community near Dalton and there is a place called Mishler's Country Store on Barry Rd. You can order Michigan Peaches from them. They typically get Red Haven and Bel Aire in the first load (came a few weeks ago but for future reference if you order any request Bel Aire as they are nicer peaches than Red Haven) and a second load (coming this weekend) of later varieties. Not as much fun as growing your own but a nice way to supplement if someone wants more than they are producing themselves.
Had several branches snap this year…year five. Thinning heavily next year. Millions of peaches though off six trees. Been freezing, dehydrating, canning, making into pie fillings and freezing…they just don’t stop. Congratulations on the first harvest!
That fruit picker is lovely! A lot easier than having to send one of the kids up the tree!
Hahaha. I wish it was a bit sturdier to be fair but for only $20 I don’t think you can expect too much.
I almost drewled when you put that peach in your mouth 😅
Looks awesome. This is uncharted territory for me. I hope to change that next year. I am also taking a second attempt on the grapes. I love growing vegetables, officially I am the garlic King in my circles. But fruits, I must admit it is intimidating. But Garlic also was once intimidating. I really love seeing your garden in this abundant state. It is very beautiful and satisfying. Can't believe in a few months it is going to be dormant. Hats of to you and your family. The amount of time, work and dedication you guys put in is astonishing. ❤
That first taste of a fruit you have been waiting for for so long is always extra special. :) I know we struggled the first few years with grapes but we definitely have an abundance this year, and would love to see you have success with growing them as well. Keep experimenting!
Rather than being a bad year for peaches for me, it was a bumper crop! In fact it was the first year I got edible fruit.
Im in zone 7a in NE NJ and my trees are 6-7 years old. Every year the fruit either dropped or rotted on the tree. I was actually considering cutting the trees down because they were a waste. Now I have hope!
I also had a ton of small peaches but that’s because I didn’t thin mine as I had in previous years because it hadn’t mattered. Next year I will thin them.
It is recommended to leave 6” between each peach to allow them to grow to full size.
I made a terrific peach cobbler with my harvest, have more sliced peaches in the freezer for the next one, and have been able to enjoy fresh peaches for the first time this summer.
That is wonderful to hear, and we really appreciate the advice here. Do you have that peach cobbler recipe?
Peachy keen video 🍑❤
Why, thank you!
Oh that's amazing.
I am SO HAPPY for you!
The peach is my absolute FAVORITE fruit in the world!
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Thanks for the peachy info and for your research!
Did you use a pocket knife to cut the peach? If so, reminds me of my father-in-law…that’s what he would’ve used. 💙
Love peaches!!!! Would love to grow one but everyone here in my area never gets peaches with our late freezes. Enjoy yours!!!
Excellent harvest! I can't wait for next year. My peach tree is in its second year and I didn't get any fruit. I hope 3 is the magic number! 😊
I had a single peach on a brand new (to me) Charlotte tree that had maybe a few days before I intended to pick it. Walked out yesterday to check it, and it was GONE! I seriously wanted to cry. Guessing either one of the beast squirrels or other squeakers in the area pilfered it.
Just planted my first peach tree this year so will have a few years before I can taste my own but I've been freezing peaches for years. I make a mix of 6 ounces orange juice concentrate (don't add water) and 4 1/2 cups of sugar (this is enough for about 1/2 bushel of peaches). Mix. Slice peaches in and stir occasionally as you work. The orange juice acts as the agent to stop browning so you don't have to do the two step process like in your video. When ready to eat, they taste best when still slightly icy but are still good when fully thawed. Almost as good as eating a fresh peach.
Thank you so much for the advice! We
Will have to give this a try! I love the idea of reducing steps.
@@GutenGardening Another thing you (or any of your other readers from WI) might be interested in if you don't already know: There is an Amish community near Dalton and there is a place called Mishler's Country Store on Barry Rd. You can order Michigan Peaches from them. They typically get Red Haven and Bel Aire in the first load (came a few weeks ago but for future reference if you order any request Bel Aire as they are nicer peaches than Red Haven) and a second load (coming this weekend) of later varieties. Not as much fun as growing your own but a nice way to supplement if someone wants more than they are producing themselves.
Hello. Wondering what variety of peach is it? Also what size was the tree when you planted it 3 years ago? Thanks
It is a columnar peach (crimson rocket). It was about 4 ft when we planted.
I live in zone 5b in New Brunswick, Eastern Canada And am thinking about growing some peaches. I which Stat are you located? [Edit: typo]