The Rhew Farm was started in 1973 by Frank Rhew and his father Frank
Rhew Sr., originally as a cattle and hay operation. For diversification Frank and
his wife Ann began adding peach and pecan trees in the early 1980's. There are
approximately 10,000 trees in the orchards at present. Their son, Rudd, and
his wife, Judy, are active in the operation. In the beginning we experimented
with over 100 varieties of peaches from all parts of the world. But, thanks to
the efforts of Dr. Dave Byrne's peach breeding program at Texas A&M
University, we now have suitable varieties for our southern location, that ripen
from mid-April through July. We like to say, "We grow peaches bred and
raised in Texas for Texans".
Our April fruit goes into the wholesale channels; Orchard sales start the first or
second week of May. Ann and Judy know peaches! Whether it is a box of
firmer fruit to take to friends or a box of 'canners' to put up, we have the peach
you want. When you buy Rhew peaches they come straight from the orchard to
you.
We welcome visitors to our orchards during peach season. You can leave with
peaches, a cobbler, or even a cup of delicious homemade peach ice cream, made
the old fashioned way.
Rhew Sr., originally as a cattle and hay operation. For diversification Frank and
his wife Ann began adding peach and pecan trees in the early 1980's. There are
approximately 10,000 trees in the orchards at present. Their son, Rudd, and
his wife, Judy, are active in the operation. In the beginning we experimented
with over 100 varieties of peaches from all parts of the world. But, thanks to
the efforts of Dr. Dave Byrne's peach breeding program at Texas A&M
University, we now have suitable varieties for our southern location, that ripen
from mid-April through July. We like to say, "We grow peaches bred and
raised in Texas for Texans".
Our April fruit goes into the wholesale channels; Orchard sales start the first or
second week of May. Ann and Judy know peaches! Whether it is a box of
firmer fruit to take to friends or a box of 'canners' to put up, we have the peach
you want. When you buy Rhew peaches they come straight from the orchard to
you.
We welcome visitors to our orchards during peach season. You can leave with
peaches, a cobbler, or even a cup of delicious homemade peach ice cream, made
the old fashioned way.
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