Harvest Club

Sweet, Oregon Peaches

All About Peaches!

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Little known to many, peaches originated in Chinaapproximately 2000 B.C. The scientific name for peaches, Prunus persica, originated from an early European belief that peaches came fromPersia (nowIran). In fact they were brought over on the Silk Road from Asia to the Greater Mesopotamia andMediterranean regions before Christian times.

HarvestClub Exotica: Saucer Peaches and White Nectarines

HarvestClub Exotica: Saucer Peaches and White Nectarines

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Both of these tempting beauties have super sweet white flesh that makes for a lovely summer snack. Prized for their appearance and original flavor, they’re often more expensive than their traditional counterparts.

Find the Exotica lineup here!

Saucer Peaches

Also referred to as a donut peach or a Saturn peach, Saucer Peaches are squat, freestone peaches with an indentation in the middle that suggests the shape of a donut. The flesh is white and generally higher in sugar content than that of a yellow peach, so you get that much more sweetness per bite. The skin is a creamy yellow with red or magenta blush and is generally less fuzzy than a traditional peach.