The red haven peach – the peach that all other peaches are judged against. In fact, other peach varieties are often listed by how many days before or after they are ready to pick in regards to when red havens are ready. Red havens are ready for picking around the end of July to beginning of August. This is the classic peach that you will find all over the place. It’s a heavy producer which farmers love. They also love it’s long shelf life. It’s the most popular peach planted in Michigan. It is a freestone peach, in that you should be able to remove the inner pit without taking half the peach with it.
The Red Haven was introduced in 1940. It was created by Dr. Stanley Johnston of Michigan State University. It was first grown in South Haven, Michigan. There is a park in South Haven that bears Stanley’s name. His “Haven” series of peaches had a major effect on the peach business in the eastern part of the country.
My Experience with this Peach (Rating Scale 1-10)
Acidity: 6
Peach Flavor: 8
Sweetness: 6
Juiciness: 9
Overall Feeling: Well not being my favorite peach (Flamin’ Fury is) this is still a top of the line peach. It is juicy with a good peach flavor. It’s a great peach for canning as they are easy to slice up and remove the stone. This peach also works well in cooking applications. It has the acidity that you want.
Where is the best place to buy a good peach? Click here to read my article on shopping for peaches.
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paul friday says:
April 24, 2011 at 2:44 pm (UTC -6)
The trademarked name of my peach series is Flamin’ Fury and not Flaming Fury. Thanx, Paul Friday
pat lichte says:
July 13, 2011 at 4:22 pm (UTC -6)
HI-
I LOVE Red Haven peaches and wondered when you would have them available. They are such a treat to me and also to others in my family and neighborhood in Illinois. Please let me know and I will plan on being “first in line” to enjoy them and your other goodies!
Thanks!
Pat Lichte
Eat Like No One Else » Blog Archive » U-Pick Peaches : Kapnick Orchards in Britton, MI says:
August 10, 2010 at 7:49 am (UTC -6)
[...] is much better and Kapnick Orchards opened for u-pick. They offered 3 varieties for picking today: Red Haven, Flaming Fury (PF-15), and Bellaire. Flaming Fury are my personal [...]
Eat Like No One Else » Blog Archive » FAQ : What Variety (Type) of Peach is Best for Canning? says:
August 14, 2010 at 1:21 pm (UTC -6)
[...] you can pick yourself would be a great option, because you can get a lot for your money that way. Red Haven peaches may a good choice, because they are one of the most popular peaches, so it’s easier to be [...]
Eat Like No One Else » Blog Archive » Coral Star Peaches says:
August 19, 2010 at 7:37 am (UTC -6)
[...] of which have the word “star” in their name). These peaches ripen about 12 days after Red Haven, around the same time as Canadian Harmony. Like Canadian Harmony, Coral Star peaches store very [...]
Eat Like No One Else » Blog Archive » Michigan U-Pick Peach News (8/19/2010) says:
August 19, 2010 at 2:35 pm (UTC -6)
[...] u-pick. I picked there on Saturday, August 7th. Click here to read about my experience. They have Red Haven, Flaming Fury, and Bellaire peaches. Their prices are $28.00 a bushel or $15.00 for a half bushel [...]
Eat Like No One Else » Blog Archive » Blushing Star Peaches says:
August 27, 2010 at 7:22 am (UTC -6)
[...] regularly you will know that there are several peach series such as the haven series (including Red Haven) and Flaming Fury (all start with PF). Today we are going to look at a peach from the stellar [...]
Eat Like No One Else − Canadian Harmony Peaches says:
August 30, 2010 at 2:59 pm (UTC -6)
[...] in the province of Ontario. It was introduced in 1968. The peach ripens on average 16 days after Red Haven. The peach has a longer shelf life than other peaches, which would make it a good peach for grocery [...]
Eat Like No One Else − Glo Haven Peaches says:
September 4, 2010 at 6:52 am (UTC -6)
[...] Today we are going to take a look at another member of the “Haven” series of peaches – the Glo Haven. I wasn’t able to find anything on the history and background of the Glo Haven. The only thing I can tell you is that it’s a freestone peach and they ripen about 17 days after it’s “sibling” the Red Haven. [...]
Eat Like No One Else − Shopping for Peaches – Where to Find Great Peaches says:
September 4, 2010 at 7:30 am (UTC -6)
[...] about on my site. 1. Candor 2. Flaming Fury 3. Sugar May 4. Saturn Donut 5. Harvest Moon Donut 6. Red Haven 7. Bellaire 8. Canadian Harmony 9. Galaxy Donut 10. White Lady 11. Coral Star 12. Loring 13. [...]
Eat Like No One Else − When Does Peach Season Begin (and End)? says:
May 19, 2011 at 9:12 am (UTC -6)
[...] of peaches. My home state of Michigan is one of them. Our peach season begins in mid to late July. Red Haven peaches are the most popular variety grown in Michigan. In fact, you will find that most Michigan peach [...]