The Fay Elberta peach (Prunus persica) is a yellow-fleshed freestone peach. The skin is fuzzy and yellow with a red blush. The peach is firm with a fine texture. The Fay Elberta has a spicy aroma and a rich, distinctive flavor. It ripens in early August. The Fay Elberta is a rare find in California’s stone fruit regions. It is currently a threatened variety.
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Students of the Gastronomic Sciences at Pollenzo are collaborating with Slow Food to fill the Ark.