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    Home » Peaches & Nectarines » When Do Elberta Peaches Ripen?

    When Do Elberta Peaches Ripen?

    Published: Jan 26, 2024 by Eric Samuelson

    Find out when Elberta peaches are in season so that you don't miss out on this popular, classic yellow peach. Also learn about the Lemon Elberta peach that is popular out west in states like Utah.

    Georgia grown Elberta peaches on white tile countertop.

    When do Elberta peaches ripen? The peaches ripen right around the end of July in southern states (such as Georgia, Texas, and the Carolinas) and California. In mid-late August, they ripen in states like Utah, Michigan, and Oregon. In early September, you can find them in Washington, Idaho, and Colorado.

    Recently I was checking out the table of one of my favorite vendors at the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market. I have bought several varieties of heirloom apples from her. But on this day she had a peach variety that I have heard about, but never had the chance to try. She recently planted some Elberta peach trees. This was the first year they were purposing fruit, so the peaches themselves were a bit on the small side.

    Jump to:
    • 🍑 What are Elberta Peaches?
    • 📜 History
    • 📅 When Do They Ripen?
    • ⭐ Review
    • 🍋 Lemon Elberta
    • 🛒 Where to Buy
    • Learn from the Traveling Peach Connoisseur
    Elberta peaches sitting on a white towel outdoors.

    🍑 What are Elberta Peaches?

    Elberta peaches are among the most popular in the United States. They have a beautiful color, are freestone, hardy, disease resistant, and the trees grow quickly.

    So if they are so popular how come I have never seen them before. I think it is where Elbertas are popular elsewhere, in Michigan, Red Haven reigns as the most popular peach variety, shutting out the Elberta.

    3 Elberta peaches on a white tile counter top

    📜 History

    The Elberta peach has been around since the 1870s! It was developed by Samuel H. Rumph. The peach was named after his wife. It may have been the first peach to be shipped a great distance (from Georgia to New York). Samuel discovered the peach held up well when shipped.

    This peach is what really made Georgia into a peach state. It also had a hand in establishing the commercial fruit industry in the United States. So you have Samuel to thank for any fruit that you buy that is from outside your region.

    📅 When Do They Ripen?

    Wondering when Elberta peaches ripen in your state? Check the table below. If your state is missing, leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of the post and I will try to get more info to you.

    Georgialate July
    Utahlate August
    Oregonmid August
    Idahoearly September
    Californiamid-late July
    Coloradoearly September
    Michiganmd-late August
    Texaslate July
    Washingtonearly September
    In several southern states, they base when peach varieties are ripening by how many dates before or after Elbert peaches ripen. This same practice is done in Michigan with Red Haven peaches.

    ⭐ Review

    Here is what I think of this peach variety on a scale of 1-10.

    Acidity8
    Peach Flavor8
    Sweetness5
    Juiciness8

    This peach has a wonderful flavor. I also found it to be quite juicy and on the acidic side. These peaches would be great canned or uses in a pie or any other baking application. There is a reason why this peach has been around for well over 100 years.

    Boxes of Lemon Elberta peaches for sale at $10 for ½ bushel box.

    🍋 Lemon Elberta

    If you are in Utah during peach season you won't miss hearing about the Lemon Elberta peach. The peach has a lot of yellow on it's skin with hardly any red. Some peaches might be almost 100% yellow. They are known for being an excellent canning peach because of their large size, texture, and flavor.

    They are favored in colder states because of their frost resistance, more so than standard Elberta. Sometimes you will see them called Improved Elberta or Gleason Early. The fruit on these trees does ripen a little bit earlier.

    I first got them from McMullin Orchards in Payson, Utah.

    Lemon Elberta peaches in a box.

    🛒 Where to Buy

    Here is a list of some orchards where you can find Elberta peaches. Some you may be able to pick yourself even.

    • Lakeside Peach Orchard (Monroe, NC)
    • Capitol Reef National Park Krueger Orchard (Torrey, UT)
    • Pilgrim Orchards (Aurora, OR)
    • Gem Orchards (Emmett, ID)
    • Athena Farms (Atlanta, GA)
    • Masumoto Family Farm (Fowler, CA)
    • Verhey's Peaches (Royal City, WA)

    Where is the best place to buy a good peach? Click here to read my article on shopping for peaches.

    Your Source for the Best Peaches!

    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.

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