You may remember my excitement when the Tropic Snow Peach tree was planted in February. It was blooming those wonderfully delicious pink blooms on spindly, woody branches that looked oh, so, wintry. Just the thought of the possibility of peaches was thrill enough.
Actually harvesting peaches has sent me OVER THE MOON!
Perfect (okay, so that's a bit of embellishment but trust me... they are close to perfect) little fuzzy orbs concealing white fleshy fruit and a fragrance that sends all my senses straight back to memories of Grandma's house.
The flavor is pretty outstanding, too.
These photos look like something you would see in a magazine. I hope they taste as good as they look.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, the fragrance. All those ripe peaches basking in the heat and humidity really smell delicious!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful is that, your own peaches.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are truly lovely.
FlowerLady
Oh Meems, I'm very excited for you! Those peaches look almost too pretty to eat! And those dainty blossoms...wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing.
Happy gardening!
A LOVE peaches! Peach cobbler, peach ice cream, just peaches.... I can imagine your excitement over growing such a perfect fruit.
ReplyDeleteThe blooms and the fruit are delicious subjects and you've captured them so well with your photos.
Dear Meems, This is incredible. Such peaches, and home grown, the like of which have surely not been seen since the last hot house of the last Empire fell into disrepair. I cannot believe it. They look absolutely wonderful and no wonder you are over the moon. Who wouldn't be? Surely you must post on the secret which lies behind such success.
ReplyDeleteSuch luscious looking peaches! They are quite an accomplishment here in Florida. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWow. You really are a professional photographer. What are you making with those fabulous peaches? I vote for peach cobbler - always one of my favorites.
ReplyDeletePeaches!! I'm so jealous Meems!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh; I would grow that just for the blossoms! The peaches look beautiful; where did you get it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
I had no idea peaches would be a possibilty in this area of florida. Since I am close to you, might you give a hint as to where you found the tree that you planted?
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures. I had peach blossoms and they didn't look as good as yours!
ReplyDeleteWe found a u-pick orchard in Citra and picked 80 lbs of the most wonderful peaches last weekend. If you have some favorite recipes, please do post them.
Your crop looks delicious. I remember biting into a fresh peach from my neighbor last year and couldn't get over how much better they tasted fresh...oh, so good. The memory still lingers in my mind. My neighbor gave me a tree she started from seed but it will be a few years before it produces its own crop. Enjoy your scrumptious bounty.
ReplyDeleteYour harvest is beautiful, and you have such a way of staging the photos! Makes them look even yummier. Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteMEEMS: Perfit fruit and I have a question about them. Did you have to plant more than one peach tree or did it self pollinate?
ReplyDeleteI have apples on my list for North Florida and I have to have 2 different apples sooo going with Anna and Figi apples.
What kind of peaches grow best in Florida?
Are those really the peaches you harvested? They really do look absolutely perfect, and absolutely worth the wintry look that they had in... winter.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don't have the drainage necessary, I think that peaches and pecans are truly among my favorite foods and the best the south has to offer. I do make a mean peach and toasted pecan cobbler, and last time I served it with southern style catfish and green beans!
Those peaches look amazing and I honestly think that your artful photograph makes the difference!
the pics are wonderful, but my taste buds recall your totally awesome 'peach cobbler' - made in the past from store bought bounty -so when can i try out the home grown variety? can hardly wait, it is so yummy for the tummy ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have a peach tree but it yields no etable fruit. Yours looks so juicy and yummy. I love peaches. Have a great day. Becca
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your generous and thoughtful comments. I had more photos after cutting into the peaches and you had questions so I've created a follow-up post today.
ReplyDeleteI hope I've answered every question in it... if not... just ask again. I'll try not to miss it again.
Planting fruit trees is truly "branching out" for me into unknown territory. I hope to add a few more along the way. It might require taking out more sod but, oh well, what's a little more sod removal right? Shhh... don't say a word about it to Mr. Meems.
Meems