Color isn't the only way to judge whether peaches are ripe. Harvest peaches when fully ripe, or just slightly underripe. Ripe peaches show no more green color, are still a bit firm, emit lovely scent, ...

When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...