Farm Facts: Peaches
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Nothing beats the taste of fresh, juicy peaches in the summertime. In Indiana, you can usually find them at local farmers markets from early July through the end of August. Check out these farm facts to learn more about the favorite fuzzy fruit.
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- Peaches were first cultivated in ancient China.
- The peach is a member of the rose family.
- There are two main varieties of peaches: clingstone (the flesh sticks to the stone) and freestone (the stone is easily separated from the flesh).
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