There is an old-as-dirt punch line that farmers use when confronted with the question of “What’s your favorite vegetable or crop?” The farmer must use the correct timing for best effect (long pause, thoughtful furrowing of the brow) but the classic deadpan reply is “The one I’m harvesting now.”
Rio Oso Gem was developed in the 1920’s as a large, late-harvest, all-purpose peach. It is named in honor of the very small town of Rio Oso, California, We are installing 24 trees today........and tomorrow.....within the Boysenberry patch. By adding shade to our berries....the berry fruits will be much larger. The Rio Oso Gem peach has flesh that is firm, and the meat has a coarser texture than other peaches. It is highly aromatic and juicy with a good tart finish. Perfect for jam and canning.
Over the next 12 months...we'll be adding 24 Red Baron Peaches and 24 Santa Barbara Peach. Each variety ripens at different times of the harvest season.
Wasn't this post just peachy to read?
