California leads the U.S. in peach and nectarine production, with a vibrant array of varieties available at Los Angeles farmers markets. August marks the peak season for peaches, and local orchard emails highlight diverse offerings, including Diamond Ray nectarines and Summer Flame peaches. Notable fruit experts emphasize the quality of varieties such as Silver Logan, recognized for its exceptional taste and aroma. For cooking, seconds from local vendors are a cost-effective option, while well-known producers like Masumoto Family Farm offer celebrated Suncrest peaches.
Silver Logan at its best is the best white peach, the peer of Snow Queen nectarine; parentage unknown; discovered by Mabel Logan, Cedar Ridge, Calif.; introduced 1965 ... . It has milky white skin blushed with crimson, white dense, buttery freestone flesh, a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, and a honey-like aroma.
With the arrival of August, Los Angeles is heading into peak peach. My favorite summer reading might be the weekly emails sent by Andy's Orchard...a rotating cast of Diamond Ray and Honey Royale nectarines, Dapple Fire and Ebony Rose plums, and peaches such as Summer Flame 29, Scarlet Halo and Zee Lady.
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