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Peaches #768625

Asked August 22, 2021, 10:07 PM EDT

Peaches on my tree look gorgeous and decent size; however, still hard, don't smell "peachy," don't release easily when tugged. Neighbors are waiting for them (as well as me)--how much longer to wait for ripeness? FYI, neighborhood is east Littleton (approx Broadway and Littleton Blvd.). Thank you!!

Arapahoe County Colorado

Expert Response

Here are some links to good information on ripened fruit:

https://extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/July-2021-English-1.pdf

https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/agent-articles/fruit/peachharvesting.html

https://extension.usu.edu/archive/to-pick-or-not-to-pick

Donnetta Wilhelm Colorado Master Gardener Replied August 29, 2021, 12:58 PM EDT

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