CSRA’s peach crop is thriving in the South Carolina heat

TRENTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – This year, temperatures are the highest they have been in a while. It’s no secret, we have definitely been feeling it.

One thing thriving in this heat are the peach crops.

It’s the peak of peach season at Sara’s Fresh Market.

A late freeze in 2023 took 70% of Titan Farms peaches. Leaders at Sara’s say 2024 is the year of their sweet comeback.

Karisa Ruth, director of retail sales and community engagement, said, “There was just no one that had peaches. I mean peaches were gone.”

It may be a little hot for us, but this year the crop is loving it.

At the market, the bounce back from last year’s season has been a huge success.

“This year we have a full crop, We have a bountiful crop. They’re good and sweet,” said Ruth.

Ruth said thanks to the heat, trees are producing a large number of peaches. Just in time for peak season.

“Well, let’s just put it this way, I’ve had to move all my employee parking to another parking lot because our customers are coming out so much,” said Ruth.

A good crop and loyal customers are helping Sara’s Market rebound.

Ruth said she doesn’t expect it to stop anytime soon.

“It’s just a great little place on the side of the road, that is a little piece of heaven,” said Ruth.

The crowds won’t slow down after peach season.

On Sept. 19 Sara’s Farm Adventure will have its grand opening with a pumpkin patch, sunflower field, corn maze, and more.

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