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Texas Peaches: Ultimate Summertime

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Cori Ritter, September 16, 2020

Peaches are widely grown and loved in Texas. There are an
estimated one million peach trees planted in Texas, with many

commercial orchards, but many more backyard trees. Peaches
thrive in Texas climates, although late spring frosts can be a

challenge. Choosing an appropriate site for planting peaches is
an important decision for growers, as peaches need excellent
internal soil drainage and thrive when planted in soils that have

a pH between 6 and 7. Peach trees also need an inch of clean
water a week. Like all fruit trees, growing peaches is a process
and has several phases of growth and development. For more

information on the growing process of peach trees, varieties,
rootstock selection, orchard establishment, care through the
years and more, visit

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/farming/texas-fruit-
and-nut-production-peaches/.

Peaches are low in calories and fat and make an excellent
addition to any salad or yogurt parfait, they make a great snack
alongside a handful of nuts or seeds, and add a sweet twist to

salsas, sauces, jams, or dips. Not only are peaches delicious, but
they are also very high in vitamins and minerals and contain
many antioxidants.
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