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when to pick peaches
We have a peach tree espaliered against a south facing stone wall, and
every few years it gives fruit. This is one such, no late freezes, and it's really loaded down. They're kind of small because of the drought conditions in Normandy. (It's raining now, bless. Need much more.) Still, they are now ripening and are very red but still pretty hard. Close enough that the wasps and hornets are getting tucked in, though, and the dog is starting to help himself which has the unfortunate effect of rapidly increasing his intestinal transit time (to put it as delicately as possible). I'm wondering it they will continue to ripen well if I pick the lot now or go all mealy, does anyone have any experience? They're a white variety called Madame Girard. I'd imagine that most commercial peaches are picked when hard, no sure if they're treated in any way. And of course, it will be something to deal with 10 kgs or so arriving ripe all at once... Thanks, E |
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"Emery Davis" wrote in message ... We have a peach tree espaliered against a south facing stone wall, and every few years it gives fruit. This is one such, no late freezes, and it's really loaded down. They're kind of small because of the drought conditions in Normandy. (It's raining now, bless. Need much more.) Still, they are now ripening and are very red but still pretty hard. Close enough that the wasps and hornets are getting tucked in, though, and the dog is starting to help himself which has the unfortunate effect of rapidly increasing his intestinal transit time (to put it as delicately as possible). I'm wondering it they will continue to ripen well if I pick the lot now or go all mealy, does anyone have any experience? They're a white variety called Madame Girard. I'd imagine that most commercial peaches are picked when hard, no sure if they're treated in any way. And of course, it will be something to deal with 10 kgs or so arriving ripe all at once... Thanks, Pick one and try it. |
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when to pick peaches
On 08/06/2011 07:40 PM, harryagain wrote:
Pick one and try it. I did of course (or rather my son did). It's not ripe, but not too far off. The question is how well it will ripen off the tree without treatment, so the bugs don't get them. |
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when to pick peaches
On 06/08/2011 19:52, Emery Davis wrote:
On 08/06/2011 07:40 PM, harryagain wrote: Pick one and try it. I did of course (or rather my son did). It's not ripe, but not too far off. The question is how well it will ripen off the tree without treatment, so the bugs don't get them. Pick a few for your fruit dish. Leave the rest on the tree till you see what happens when the picked ones ripen enough to eat. Doesn't sound like you'll have to wait long. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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