🍑 Peach
Prunus persica
What it is
A soft, juicy fruit with fuzzy skin and a big hard seed in the middle.
How it looks
Round with a little dip on top, colored yellow and pink-red, and covered in soft fuzz.
Taste
Sweet and a little tangy, with soft juicy flesh that drips when you bite it.
Why it is healthy
Gives you vitamin C and fiber to help you stay strong and keep your tummy happy.
How to eat it
Eat it fresh with the skin on, sliced into fruit salad, or baked into a pie.
How it grows
Grows on leafy trees in warm places; the flowers turn into peaches by summertime.
In season
Best and sweetest in the warm summer months.
History
Peaches were first grown long ago in China, where people have loved them for thousands of years.
Fun fact
A peach with smooth skin instead of fuzz is called a nectarine, and they are close cousins.
Try this
Never eat the hard seed inside; just enjoy the sweet fruit around it.