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Harvest of the Month
June

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Peaches

Let's learn all about
Peaches

  • Color: Peaches come in a beautiful range of colors, from soft shades of yellow and orange to vibrant hues of red and pink, just like a colorful sunrise in the sky! Their fuzzy skin is like a cozy blanket, wrapping around the sweet and juicy fruit inside.
  • Shape: Peaches come in a beautiful range of colors, from soft pink and golden yellow to vibrant orange, like a sunset in your fruit bowl! Their fuzzy skin feels like a cozy blanket wrapped around a sweet, juicy surprise inside.
  • Flavor: Peaches taste like sweet, juicy sunshine in every bite, with a burst of fruity happiness that makes your taste buds dance! They're like nature's candy, with a delicious blend of sweetness and tanginess that will make you smile with every bite.
  • Ripening: Peaches are like nature's summer jewels, bursting with sweetness and juicy goodness when the sun is shining its brightest! Just like how we feel extra playful in summer, peaches ripen to perfection during this sunny season, ready to add a splash of flavor to our snacks and desserts
  • Harvest: To harvest peaches, farmers wait until the fruits are ripe and ready. Then, they carefully pick each peach by hand, making sure not to damage the delicate skin, before sending them off to be enjoyed!

Fun Fact: Peaches are like nature's fuzzy candies, with over 2,000 varieties grown worldwide, each with its unique flavor and color palette. Despite their sweet taste, peaches belong to the rose family and are close relatives of almonds!

Featured Peach Growers:
B N L Farms


Let's Learn about B N L Farms

Blake Carlson started his farm with his wife Lisa in 1985 in California's Central Valley, where they grow grapes, peaches, nectarines, plums, and pluots. They hand-pick their produce with their team for The FruitGuys. Some of Blake’s fruit varieties

include Zee-fire Nectarines Spring Snow and Sugar Time Peaches. Blake’s farm is near Kingsburg, a small town known for its Swedish heritage. To ensure the freshest fruit, Blake picks his crops just 36-48 hours before delivery, much faster than store-bought fruit which can sit for over a week. This keeps his fruit super fresh for you!

B N L Farms is located in Kingsburg, CA


Contact Us

For more info on The FruitGuys Farm-to-School Program, contact Carol Stewart at [email protected]

For general info, School Bulletin suggestions, or questions about your Nutrition Education materials, contact The School Team at [email protected]

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