MILLSTADT, IL (KTVI) — Farmers at Eckert’s Orchards are expecting a record crop of the largest peaches they have ever grown.
Orchard president Chris Eckert said he expected the fruit to be big. But, he said he crop is outgrowing his expectations. He said 2013 was wonderfully different from this time in 2012, when he said drought conditions had the fruit much smaller than expected.
But, lots of rain, sunshine, and mild temperatures made a big difference this year.
“All of our crops are doing remarkably well,” Eckert said. “Especially apples, and peaches, and blackberries. I think those three crops are going to be just incredibly good for us this year.”
But this weekend, the peaches will take center stage. You can PYOP — Pick Your Own Peaches — starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Your harvest will be just $0.99 a pound this year.
After the last trailer harvest, you can enjoy the Eckert’s Summer Concert Series from 7-9 p.m. Saturday with the Aaron Eckert Jazz Combo.
There will be music every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. Eckert recommended customers call ahead at (618) 233-0513 or visit the Harvest Hotline at http://www.eckerts.com.
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