Fruit

Peaches: when it's in season and what to cook

Peaches are usually at their best from June to September across much of the US.

June, July, August, September

How to pick it

Smell the stem end: a ripe peach smells like a peach and gives slightly when pressed.

How to keep it

Ripen on the counter, stem side down, then refrigerate ripe peaches for a few days.

Months are when each item is usually at its best across much of the US. Seasons start earlier in warm places and later in cool ones, and they shift from year to year, so your local farm stand or market is the best guide.

Recipes with peaches

In season around the same time

ApplesPearsGrapesBlueberriesStrawberriesRaspberriesCherriesZucchini