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Wait until they look sort of mellow peach color.
By then, the squirrels may have eaten them for you.
Don't wait for them to get dead ripe and fall off the tree. It will be to 
late.
If they're still green or hard, it's too early.
Most peaches sold fresh in stores are picked too early and ripened with
gases, just like the apples. Tree ripened are delicious!

>Howdy, everyone.
>
>Quick question.   Moved into a house with several peach trees, diffeent
>varieties, as well as som nectarines.   The owner said that they ripen at
>diffent times, to allow for picking gradually.   How do you know when
>peaches are ripe?   Some on the first tree are now, and taste delicious,
>but not all.   Is there a general rule of thumb, or do you just have to
>check every day for peak ripeness.   Any assistance would be welcome.
>
>Ray