After a great crop in 2021, peach season is wrapping up
Author: Courteney Jacobazzi
Updated: 4:59 PM EDT July 29, 2021
FORT VALLEY, Ga. — We kicked off our new 13WMAZ Backyard Garden segment Thursday talking about the fruit that gives Georgia its nickname: the peach!
It's not summer without peaches and, believe it or not, this is one of the last weeks to get your hands on the sweet treat. This summer, peaches have been nothing short of plentiful thanks to a picture perfect growing season.
When looking at how successful a growing season is, you have to account for chill hours. A "chill" hour is when temperatures fall at or below 45 degrees.