The Fort Worth Report covered what many growers felt this summer: a lighter Texas peach harvest with big demand. Our baskets told the same story. With harvest finished on our end, here’s what we’re doing right now…and how you can be first in line when next season starts.
Read the article we’re referencing: Fewer bushels, more pecks: North Texas peach growers face limited harvest, high demand.
What the article says (and how we’re connected)
- A Texas A&M fruit specialist told Fort Worth Report that warmer winter temps reduced dormancy, leading to smaller overall yields around North Texas; demand stayed high.
- The author interviewed Winona Orchards‘ very own, Mary Alice. She explained her experience at the Denton Farmers Market and others, where folks often say they’ve been “waiting all year” for Texas peaches. (We love y’all.)
Post‑Harvest: What We’re Doing Now
- Pruning & training for good light and airflow next spring.
- Soil care: feeding the ground so it can feed the trees; checking moisture and mulch.
- Health checks: scouting for any pest or disease pressure and addressing issues early.
- Replacing damaged wood and tidying rows after summer storms/heat.
- Planning & supplies: lining up materials and keeping an eye on chill hours as winter unfolds.
We’ll share off‑season snapshots here and on social media so you can follow along as the orchard rests and resets.
Why Next Year Can Look Different
Peaches like a steady winter nap (those chill hours) and a calm spring. Weather swings; too warm, too cold at the wrong time, can change how much fruit we get. Each year writes its own story, so we prepare the trees the best we can and keep you posted as bloom approaches.
Be First to the Fruit Next Season
- Subscribe for first‑pick emails: we’ll holler when early varieties show up. → Subscribe
- Follow day‑of updates on Instagram for market start dates and sell‑outs.
- Come early on market mornings; the best selection goes fast.
- Ask about ripeness at the stand; we’ll help you choose fruit for “eat now” vs “a couple days from now.”
A Big Thank‑You
From Denton to Tyler and everywhere we set up a tent or table — thank you for cheering on Texas‑grown fruit. We’re grateful for every visit and can’t wait to share that first sweet bite with you next season.