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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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