Which Peaches Are Freestone?

You'll find freestone peaches in many varieties, including both the yellow variety and white one. While they might not be labeled as freestone, this is the variety that is widely available in grocery stores and farmers markets.

What kind of peaches are freestone?

Peaches in the “freestone” category have flesh that easily comes away from the stone. The different kinds of freestone peaches such as “Early Amber,” “Fay Elberta,” “Glohaven,” “Golden Jubilee,” and “Loring” tend to be large peaches with yellow flesh.

How can you tell if a peach is a Freestone?

If you cut a clingstone peach in half, you will find it difficult to pull the two halves apart and separate the flesh from the stone. Freestone fruits have a pit that is not attached to the flesh. When you cut a freestone peach in half, it will come away from the flesh easily.