Ripening Dates of Predominant Varieties
(Approximate)
Please check with your favorite growers for updated information.
| Spring Gold, Regal, Flavorich | May 10 - 25 |
| June Gold, Gold Prince | May 20 - June 5 |
| Sentinel, Gala, Southern Pearl (white) | June 5 - 15 |
| Harvester, Cary Mac | June 10 - 27 |
| Majestic | June 20 - 30 |
| Loring, Bounty | June 25 - July 12 |
| Redglobe | June 27 - July 15 |
| Dixiland | July 10 - 25 |
| Redskin | July 15 - 30 |
| Jersey Queen, Elberta | July 25 - August 5 |
| Flame Prince, O'Henry | August 1 - 12 |
| Parade, Big Red | August 10 - 25 |
Cling Peaches, meaning peaches whose flesh clings to the pit,
generally ripen in May.
Semi-freestones, not quite as clingy, usually ripen in early June.
Freestones, whose flesh readily separates from the pit, generally
ripen in June and July
Some Growers also have the following:
| Strawberries | Mid March to Mid May |
| Blackberries | Early May to Mid June |
| Nectarines | Late May thru July |
| Plums | June and July |
| Tomatoes | July thru October |
| Apples | July thru October |
For up to date information on availability of fruit, call or write:
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce 302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-6523 (or visit their website ) |
or a listed member of the Fruit Council