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This month's notes: February 2012: Apples have started! Sepetmber is the big month for apples! Blueberries are finishing in the Southern areas, still going in cooler areas, don't miss them! In most areas, peaches are going strong, as are figs. See each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates. Organic farms are identified in green! See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. See easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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LOW ACID (MILD) PEACH VARIETIES
Variety	Flesh Color	Average Date Peak*	Comments
Sugar May	White/Clingstone	July 3	Small size but good peach
Sweet Scarlet	Yellow/Clingstone	July 6	Small, but very distinctive flavor
White Lady	White/Clingstone	July 20	Standard White Flesh Peach
Sugar Giant	White/Freestone	August 8	The Prettiest Peach We Grow
Snow Giant	White/Freestone	August 28	Callous around seed, but great peach
September Snow	White/Freestone	September 10	Excellent late season low acid
Snowball	White/Freestone	September 18	Very small peach, but very tasty
HIGH ACID (TRADITIONAL) PEACH VARIETIES
Variety	Flesh Color	Average Date Peak*	Comments
Crimson Lady	Yellow/Clingstone	June 28	Small but tasty
Sentry	Yellow/Clingstone	July 7	Good early season peach
Redhaven	Yellow/Semi-clingstone	July 18	Old Standard. Excellent peach
Salem	Yellow/Freestone	July 24	First freestone
Loring	Yellow/Freestone	August 3	Large size. Excellent for canning
Blake	Yellow/Freestone	August 15	Excellent for freezing
Encore	Yellow/Freestone	August 28	Medium size. Good peach.
Laurol	Yellow/Freestone	September 2	Excellent late season all-around peach
Autumn Prince	Yellow/Freestone	September 10	Small size but excellent flavor
Fairtime	Yellow/Freestone	September 14	Large size. Mild-flavored California variety.

* Average Date Peak Harvest -

	APPLES
Variety	Approximate Dates When Available (check in advance)	Comments
Gala	August 10 - September 30	Flavorful. Great for Pies
Golden Delicious	September 15 - October 15	Great for eating, applesauce & baking.
Red Delicious	September 25 - October 25	Eating
Fuji	Oct. 5 - Nov. 7	Our favorite apple. Retains shape when cooked.
Pink Lady	November 1 - Nov. 7	Complex Sweet/Tart Flavor

Home Canning Kits

This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids! To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!For more information and current pricing:

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