Learn about the peach that may not have the most attractive skin but is one of the best tasting peaches in the world.
What is a Canadian Harmony Peach? It is a large, freestone peach that ripens in August. It's one of the most juicy, flavorful peaches I have ever tasted.
We have reached the mid-point of peach season here in Michigan. One of the mid-season varieties is the Canadian Harmony peach. I purchased some from a vendor at the Saline Farmer's Market.
The harmony peach is large freestone peach. As the name would suggest this variety was developed in Canada, 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 stores, except that it is not one of the pretty peaches as the color on the skin is more muted and not vivid. And since most supermarkets are into what's cheap and pretty, you will have to turn to the farmer's market for this variety.
⭐ Review
Here is what I think of this peach variety on a scale of 1-10.
| Acidity | 7 |
| Peach Flavor | 9 |
| Sweetness | 6 |
| Juiciness | 10 |
What Canadian Harmony lacks in the way of appearance it certainly makes up for in flavor. It's a very juicy peach. There was a good amount of juice in the bottom of my bowl after eating this peach. It also has a good amount of acidity to balance out the sweetness.
This would make a great peach for canning, because they are large, so there is less work to do and it's easy to remove their pits.
It also has enough acidity to be considered a good choice for baking with. And you are getting that great flavor to boot. And since it's large you don't need to cut up as many fruits. I could just keep going on and on about this peach.
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🚜 Where to Buy
Here are some orchards that grow Canadian Harmony peaches.
- Branstool Orchards (Utica, OH)
- Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill (St. Johns, MI)
- Watt Farms County Market (Albion, NY)
- Kappus Farms (Burt, NY)
- Kissel Hill Fruit Farm (Lititz, PA)
- Butternut Farm (Farmington, NH)
- Maple Grove Orchard (Linwood, MI)
Have you had this peach before? Leave a comment below sharing where you got yours.
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Learn from the Traveling Peach Connoisseur
I have personally traveled to peach orchards in Michigan, Ohio, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Utah. I shop for peaches in grocery stores throughout the country and have identified the best tasting peaches in the land.
Kevin Williams
Never heard of them till this year. Beautiful peach and very easy to can. Delicious flavor !
Marie Rath
I have one zone of Canadian Harmony in my orchard (Rath Haven Orchard in Grand Junction, Colorado). I wish we had planted more. Such a delicious peach.
Eric Samuelson
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