Peach lovers rejoice: Hill Country having one of the best harvests in years

[TexasTowelie]

It was a long, cold winter — at least in Texas terms — and that’s good news for this year’s Hill Country peach harvest.

Unlike last year, the orchards got the “chill hours” necessary to nudge buds out of dormancy so they can blossom into Texas’ prized summer tree fruit. The spring came and went without the type of lingering late freeze that wiped out the region’s crop five years ago. What’s more, the relatively dry weather meant natural sugars weren’t diluted by rain, making this year’s fruit exceptionally flavorful.

"We're really happy with the crop, it's really nice, really tasty," said grower Russ Studebaker. "Everybody's got plenty of peaches."

Hill Country peaches are prized thanks to the region's soils, said to be rich with mineral deposits from when the picturesque region was blanketed by an ancient sea.

Read more: https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/local/article/Peach-lovers-rejoice-Hill-Country-having-one-of-12945106.php

I knew that there was a reason I posted this recipe for honey-glazed roasted peaches.
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[onetexan]

1. OMG had no idea there are peaches grown in the hill country

Will have to check out where the orchard is
! Thanks

[Zen Democrat]

2. Fredericksburg in Gillespie County.

Gillespie County produces 40% of all the peaches grown in the State of Texas. Roadside stands line many of the roads leading into Fredericksburg, with a major concentration along Highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Stonewall and along Highway 87 South. The peach season runs from mid-May through the first week of August in a normal year. Several orchards offer pick-your-own. The Hill Country Fruit Council produces a listing of its members in a brochure entitled Fredericksburg-Stonewall Peaches, which is normally available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center or visit www.texaspeaches.com.

Fredericksburg is a German town where most natives learn German before English. If you like German food, this is the place. Enchanted Rock is close by. Adminal Nimitz was from Fredericksburg and his home is now a great WWII museum. And the peaches, oh the peaches!

[northoftheborder]

4. Johnson City - through Stonewall - to Fredericksburg -the main peach drag......

,,,and assorted side roads will be full of peach stands!!!!!

Best peaches in the world IMHO!!!!

[stonecutter357]

3. I really love your peaches Want to shake your tree !