Believed to be
native to China, peach trees grow in temperate and subtropical regions
worldwide. Over 300 varieties of peaches are currently cultivated in the
United States. A relatively short-lived plant, the peach tree has an average
orchard life of seven to nine years.
The
peach is not a long-lived tree, seldom living 30 years, and the life of a
commercial orchard is usually 7 to 9 years. The principal peach-growing states
are California, South Carolina, and New Jersey. Peaches are shipped from Texas
for the early market, and they are grown commercially in many other states.
AROMA /SMOKING ASPECTS:
Peach is used
primarily for poultry, pork or fish. Adds a mild sweet fruity flavor to
your foods when smoking and gives off a pleasant aroma when enjoying it
in a fireplace or chimenea.
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