Peach

The peach holds a special place among summer’s most beloved fruits. Its delicate, thin and velvety skin, covered with fine hairs, ranges from golden yellow to orange-yellow, often enhanced by red blushes and streaks. With every bite, its tender flesh releases a burst of juice, natural sweetness, rich fruity flavor and a delicate aroma. As a stone fruit, the peach has a characteristic hard stone at its center, which encloses a single seed.

Peach cultivation requires fertile soil in regions with warm, sunny conditions and relatively mild winters. Orchards need careful pruning, efficiently managed irrigation systems, such as drip or micro-sprinkler irrigation, and regular monitoring throughout the growing season. Biotechnical methods, such as pheromone-based mating disruption, may also form part of integrated plant-protection practices. Applications for plant-protection products and fertilizers are carefully monitored and recorded, in accordance with applicable EU and national requirements.

In Greece, a wide range of peach varieties is cultivated, with harvesting taking place from May to September. Peaches are picked at the appropriate stage of maturity, while remaining firm enough to withstand handling and transport. As they continue to ripen after being removed from the tree, harvesting at this stage allows their flavor, aroma and texture to develop further before consumption. This is the meaning behind “Picked at Their Peak.

Fresh peaches can be enjoyed as part of a healthy, varied and balanced diet, adding natural sweetness and variety to everyday eating. They can also bring a refreshing fruity contrast to simple appetizers and other dishes. Explore our suggested recipe for an easy way to combine fruit and leafy greens in everyday meals