Georgia Peaches

Here comes the fuzz!

Nothing says summertime like juicy Georgia peaches, available only 12 weeks a year, from mid-May to early August. Get ‘em while they’re ripe for the picking.

Where to Buy

Grown locally, loved nationally.

In Georgia, there are two commercial growing regions for peaches. The central region of Georgia is the largest with about 70% of the peach trees and 83% of the state’s production. The Southern region of Georgia has about 23% of the trees and produces 17% of the state’s harvest.

Test Kitchen Approved

Peach-perfect dishes

A little peach goes a long way in your favorite summertime recipes. Not only do peaches add delicious flavor to a variety of desserts and dishes, they are also nutritious. Peaches are an excellent source of fiber and one of the lowest-calorie fruits, with virtually no fat, sodium or cholesterol.

Southern Peach Pudding

1 hour

Georgia Grown

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Peach Caprese Salad

15 mins

Georgia Grown

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Peaches & Protein Salad

10 mins

Georgia Grown

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Peach State Pride

I mean, we basically invented them.

Peaches were first grown in Georgia during the Colonial period of the 1700s. After the Civil War, Georgia peach growers developed superior new varieties that boosted the commercial peach industry and made Georgia the “Peach State.”

Where to buy

Find Georgia peaches near you.

Summer has finally arrived, bringing with it a bountiful crop of juicy Georgia peaches. Our Peach State farmers have perfected the art of peach growing, so add some of these Georgia Grown ‘Peach Pit Stops’ to your summer bucket list! (Be sure to call ahead to check for availability).