Source: Abbie Bennett, NEWS & OBSERVER, 7/11/17


North Carolina peach lovers need not fear. Despite a late freeze that affected orchards statewide, growers from the mountains to the coast are reporting a good crop of late-variety freestone peaches, according to the Department of Agriculture. “It all depends on where the orchard is located,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Some orchards were hit harder by the late freeze, while others right down the road remained unaffected. Still, there should be plenty of peaches available throughout the state.”

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