Farm-Grown Peaches in Northern South Carolina

Summer is peach season in South Carolina. The state is number two in the country in peach production and the top producer of peaches in the Southeast. There are several peach growers in the northern part of the state that sell directly to the public. Here are some popular places to find those delicious farm-fresh peaches.

Abbott Farms, a family-owned business, has been selling hand-picked, tree-ripened peaches upstate for more than 50 years. They also sell watermelons, melons, peanuts, jams, salsa, and fruit cider. There are six convenient locations in the region. The Spartanburg location is off I-26 at exit 22. There are two locations in Cowpens, off I-85 at exit 83 northbound and southbound. The Gaffney store is located off I-85 at exit 92 and the Boiling Springs store is off I-85 at exit 75. The newest location is in Florence, South Carolina off I-95 at exit 157 Summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 7am-8pm.

Perdeaux Fruit Farm sells peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, blackberries, and raspberries. They also carry a selection of locally grown vegetables, preserves, honey, apple butter and cider. The retail store is north of Greenville at 2400 Hwy 11 in Traveler’s Rest. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Strawberry USA is a family farm located at 3097 Hwy 11 in Chesnee. There is also a retail store on I-85 at exit 90 in Gaffney. They offer hand-picked strawberries in the spring and peaches and blackberries in the summer. Breads, salsa, honey, preserves and fruit cider are also available. The hotel cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch. Each location also has an ice cream parlor. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

The Peach Tree Orchards, located at 2077 Filbert Hwy in York, sells 25 varieties of peaches from June through September. Shoppers can buy fruit from their roadside store or pick their own yellow or white stone peaches. Jams, jellies and salsa are also available. The ice cream parlor serves sundaes, floats, and milkshakes. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Spring Farm Peach Stand is located at 1325 Hwy 160W in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Their smaller Farm Market location is about three miles away on Springfield Pkwy. They sell peaches, nectarines, strawberries and blackberries in season. They also carry other local products, honey, barbecue sauce and dressings. Shoppers can enjoy a snack at the hotel’s restaurant, bakery or ice cream parlor. Hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.