What ever happened to Elberta and Belle of Georgia peaches?
Many of us remember how great the Elberta peach was when it was in season only two weeks of the year; and there was no cold storage; and we got them fresh by going straight to the farm. From year to year we looked forward to those two special weeks in August. At that time, Belle of Georgia was everyone’s favorite white peach. Over the course of time, newer varieties were developed which have better taste, appearance and handling qualities. As these varieties gained in popularity, the Elberta and the Belle of Georgia became “peaches of the past.
