California peach grower Kristina Unruh recommends we all try something new! First if you have never had a peach before please EAT A PEACH!:) But for those who have, did you know that there is likely to be a new variety of peach in stores about every week and a half or two weeks? We almost have to try something new every time we go to the store - that’s why it so important to know what kind of peach you like. We categorize what kind of peach eater you are into 3 main categories:

The Cruncher likes their peaches a little more crispy yet sweet. The ideal peach for the cruncher is a white flesh variety. White flesh peaches are ready-to-eat even when firm. Sometimes people will buy a white flesh variety thinking it is a yellow flesh and are disappointed when they let it ripen only to find that what they thought was ripe was actually a little too ripe. White flesh have a subtle sweet that is lighter on the palette.

The Leaner likes the classic mouthwatering yellow flesh peach that is so juicy it makes you lean over just so you don’t ruin your shirt - hence the name. If you like intense sweetness paired with juicy flavor let a yellow flesh variety ripen at room temperature away from the sun until it gives to gentle palm pressure. Then have at it and worry about the mess later.

The In-Betweener just likes everything, white flesh or yellow flesh - crunchy or juicy sweet.

Know what you like but remember to try something new!