A local church youth group goes to Georgia each year and brings back a few truck loads of peaches. This is their main fund raiser, so I actively participate because (A) the peaches last year were the best I've had in many years & (B) It's for the kids
We have to pre-order them, the form came in my email inbox today, they need it back back by Sunday afternoon, as they are finalizing everything.
So my question is this; I know the quality depends greatly on the type of Spring weather Georgia had this year. They are making 3 runs this year (as compared to only 1 last year). We have to pick them up the day the truck hits town. I have 3 dates to choose from and I know from previous experience that if they pick them too early they will be hard and tend to rot from the inside out, or if picked too far past their 'prime' they will be mushy and not last. At $33 for a small lug (did i mention it's for the kids) I want to choose properly when I turn in my order.
I can choose from (1) July 5th (2) July 12th (3) July 19th.
YES, I know I SHOULD do all 3 dates and then feast like a hog & can the rest, BUT my wife is now quite disabled (happened rather suddenly 2 years ago)
and she says she cannot & will not help with the canning process.
My disease has advanced to the point where I just don't have that kind of energy anymore (I save what energy I have for grillin', smokin' and cooking in general.
The peaches they grow here in Iowa aren't ready until end of August, and that's assuming they didn't get hit by a major frost during Spring blossom time. And, YES...the Georgia peaches ARE so much better tasting. So I'm at a loss as to the timeline for peak picking time in Georgia. I knew the gang here on the forum would have some thoughts on this matter. Thanks for any advice.