Pick a perfect peach every single time.
So how do you know when a peach is ripe and ready to eat?
Yellow indicates peak ripeness.
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This coloration happens naturally in response to sunlight.
Any green on the skin means the peach is probably not ripe and was picked too early.
You should avoid peaches with visible dark spots or bruises.
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This is a sign the peach is overripe.
As peaches ripen, their aroma becomes stronger.
A ripe peach will give off a sweet smellwell, exactly like a peach.
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If it smells like a sweet peach, it will taste like a sweet peach.
Before you bring your bounty to the check-out line, sniff them first.
Peaches tend to bruise easily, so don’t leave behind a pile of damaged peaches at the store.
Thank sweet, peachy goodness for the fridge trick!
