What We Grow
Winona Orchards is a family‑owned farm near Tyler, Texas. We grow tree‑ripened peaches and plums and fresh blueberries and blackberries from our hillside to your table—available at farmers markets across East Texas and DFW.
Availability varies with weather and harvest. Follow our Blog and social media for week‑to‑week updates.
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Peaches
Our peaches are picked closer to peak ripeness for real flavor. Think juicy, fragrant, and ready to enjoy!
Flavor & uses: Perfect for snacking, cobblers and crisps, grilling, salsa, and preserves.
Storage & ripening tips:
- If firm, leave at room temperature out of direct sun until they yield slightly to gentle pressure.
- Once ripe, refrigerate to extend freshness (bring back to room temp before eating for best flavor).
- Handle gently—peaches bruise easily.
Varieties: We harvest multiple varieties of freestone and cling peaches across the season; availability changes week‑to‑week. Some of our favorite varieties include: Regal, Ruby Prince, Harvester, CaryMac, Majestic, RedGlobe, Bounty, SunPrince, Ouachita Gold, and Fat Lady. Recent plantings include JulyPrince, Desiree, Evelyn, Rich Joy, Flame Prince, and Big Red.
Blueberries
Sweet, snack‑ready berries harvested in early to mid-summer.
Flavor & uses: Eat fresh, fold into pancakes and muffins, blend into smoothies, or stir into yogurt.
Storage tips:
- Keep unwashed in the refrigerator; wash just before eating.
- For long‑term storage, freeze in a single layer on a tray, then move to a freezer bag.
We currently grow 9 varieties of blueberries including Climax, Premier, Alapaha, Brightwell, and Tiffblue, Titan, Krewer, Vernon, and Ocklocknee.
Blackberries
Plump, deeply flavored berries—great for snacking and baking.
Flavor & uses: Perfect for pies, crisps, sauces, and jam.
Storage tips:
- Refrigerate unwashed and enjoy within a couple of days for best texture.
- Freeze like blueberries: spread in a single layer first, then bag.
We grow three varieties of thornless erect blackberries including: Natchez, Ouachita, Navaho, and Prime-Ark.
Plums
Sweet‑tart plums picked at peak ripeness.
Flavor & uses: Snack fresh, slice into salads, bake into crisps or tarts, or make jam.
Storage & ripening tips:
- If firm, keep at room temperature until slightly soft and fragrant.
- Once ripe, refrigerate to extend freshness (bring to room temp before serving).
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How We Grow
We use a minimalist, needs‑based approach—choosing the mildest effective products and applying them only when necessary to keep trees healthy and fruit high‑quality. We focus on careful timing, soil health, and water stewardship.
Learn more about our practices on the About page.
FAQ
Are you organic?
We’re not certified organic. We follow an integrated pest management (IPM) approach—starting with soil health, pruning, sanitation, and beneficial insects—and only use the mildest effective products when monitoring shows they’re truly needed. Applications are timed carefully and always follow the label and pre-harvest intervals, so your fruit is safe, flavorful, and handled with care.
When are peaches/berries in season?
It varies with East Texas weather, but generally mid May-August, our farm is producing fruit. Harvest for plums and berries is typically complete by mid July. Check the Markets page and our social updates for weekly availability.
How should I store fruit after I buy it?
Peaches ripen on the counter, then chill when ripe. Blueberries and blackberries keep best unwashed in the fridge; rinse right before eating.
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