How does Colorado grow some of the sweetest, most flavorful peaches in the world? A combination of ideal climate, abundant sunshine, and generations of growing experience results in the the highest quality peach possible. Climate and location factors that contribute include…
- Hot, dry days
- Cool nights
- Abundant sunshine
- Cold snow-melt irrigation water
- Experienced and passionate growers
Colorado growers have been producing peaches and other tree fruit since the late 1800s. Even today, many of the growers in Colorado’s Palisade peach region are multi-generational orchardist.
All of the growers in Colorado’s Palisade peach region are passionate about growing the perfect peach, and are supported by generations of knowledge from neighbors and several growers associations. Growers also have access to data and support services from Colorado State University’s Tri-river Extension Service.
Colorado Palisade peaches are sought out by locals every summer, while also finding their way grocers and fruit stands all across the United States.
Many claim that Colorado’s peaches are sweeter and more flavorful than larger peach producing state’s like Georgia and California, which lack the cool nights that contribute to the fruit’s sweetness -but we’ll let you be the judge of that…
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