Peach and nectarine season has arrived at Fisher's Fruit Farm in Brockport, NY. Fresh off the tree is the best way to enjoy them — and they're perfect for baking and freezing too. Weather affects timing, so check conditions before visiting.
Summer fruit season at Fisher's Fruit & Christmas Tree Farm moves fast, and the moment families in Monroe County and across Western NY have been waiting for is here: peaches and nectarines are ready to pick. This is one of the highlights of the whole growing year at the local farm. Nothing quite compares to biting into a tree-ripened peach you picked yourself from the orchard at 467 Euler Road in Brockport — the aroma alone is worth the drive from Rochester.
The simplest way to make the most of peach season is to eat the fruit fresh. Ripe peaches from a local farm have a depth of sweetness and fragrance that store-bought fruit rarely achieves — because grocery store peaches are picked underripe to survive shipping. At Fisher's Fruit, what's ready to pick is actually ripe. Sliced over breakfast, layered into a nectarine salad, or eaten out of hand on the drive home — fresh is the gold standard. Try sliced peaches with breakfast or nectarines with yogurt for an effortless midweek treat that puts the season front and center.
If you pick more than you can eat fresh — and it's easy to do — baking is the natural next step. Peach cobbler is the classic choice: halved peaches, a buttery biscuit topping, and about 45 minutes in the oven. Peach pie runs a close second and handles both firm and soft fruit well. Nectarines work beautifully in a nectarine cobbler or nectarine tart, and because they don't need to be peeled, they're less work than peaches for a quick weeknight bake. Both fruits can also be grilled — halved, placed cut-side down on a hot grill, and served with vanilla ice cream for a summer dessert that's hard to beat.
Peach season in Brockport NY is short, and freezing is the best way to extend it. Peel and slice peaches, toss them with a small amount of lemon juice to preserve color, and spread them on a baking sheet to freeze individually before transferring to bags. Frozen peaches hold well for six months or more and go straight into smoothies, cobblers, and peach ice cream topping without thawing first. Nectarines freeze the same way — no peeling required. If you're visiting the farm to pick your own fruit, consider picking an extra flat specifically for the freezer. You'll thank yourself in January when fresh peach season is a distant memory.
Fisher's Fruit grows several peach and nectarine varieties that ripen in sequence across mid-to-late July. Among peaches, RedHaven tends to be one of the earliest — a freestone variety with firm, sweet flesh that handles fresh eating and baking equally well. Later-ripening varieties like Canadian Harmony and Cresthaven offer larger, juicier fruit. On the nectarine side, Sunglo and Nectafest arrive in their own windows. The exact variety on any given day depends on what's ripe that week, so the best way to know what's available is to check the current picking conditions page before heading out.
Fruit does not ripen by the calendar alone. Weather, sunshine, rain, cool nights, and spring growing conditions can all affect when peaches and nectarines are ready. Fisher's Fruit will keep customers updated as each crop becomes ready to pick. A warm stretch can accelerate ripening; an overcast, rainy week may slow things down. Before making the trip from Rochester or anywhere else in Western NY, always check current picking conditions — it only takes a moment and saves a wasted drive.
Fisher's Fruit Farm is located at 467 Euler Road in Brockport, NY — an easy drive from Rochester, Spencerport, Greece, Hamlin, and most of Monroe County. Fruit picking is done orchard-style: you pick directly from the trees and pay by the quart or flat when you're ready to leave. It's a straightforward pick-your-own experience that lets you choose exactly what you want, at the ripeness you prefer. The peaches page and nectarines page have more details on varieties and what to expect from each crop this season.
Fruit seasons move quickly. Check current picking conditions before visiting Fisher's Fruit & Christmas Tree Farm in Brockport, NY.