If you’re new to the orchard or have never picked your own fruit before, find one of their farmers for a quick lesson on all things u-pick!
The dog days of summer bring us right into peach season. Peaches peak during late July and August.
At Bennett Orchards, conveniently located on Peachtree Lane in Frankford, they offer more than a dozen varieties of pick-your-own peaches and nectarines.
Some tips they have for picking the best peaches include finding those with a deep yellow background color instead of focusing on the red, or blush, color.
To pick a peach, gently twist the one you want and it should easily detach from the branch.
A tree-ripened peach will be firm to the touch but should soften soon after being picked and being left out at room temperature for a few hours or days.