Peaches come in more than 300 different varieties.
They are one of the oldest domesticated fruits, having roots dating back to China.
In Chinese culture, they represent fertility and longevity.
There are three categories of peaches, which include clingstone, freestone, and semi-freestone.
It runs from mid-May to August. Between these months, you may expect wonderfully ripe peaches with a refreshing and exquisite flavour.
Georgia's official state fruit is now peaches.
The pit, or stone, in the centre of the peach contains a seed known as an embryo. It is from these seeds that fresh peach trees sprout.