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Perfect Winter then Late Frost, Forecast for Summer Road Trip
Peach trees drop their leaves in the fall and become dormant for winter. Dormancy is a period of winter rest when peach trees save their energy for rapid regrowth in the spring, and a peach tree at...
More Hometown Markets Opening Soon!
With spring comes the season opening of most of our farmers markets! We’re looking forward to seeing you around more of Atlanta soon at the following locations: Decatur Farmers Market: March 26 East...
Recipe of the Month: Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
We have expanded our produce offerings at Hometown Markets recently to include organic brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale! You can also use our pecans and stored apples for this recipe to keep it...
Mail Order for Pecans and Merch Always Available
While our mail order peaches, citrus, and apples are out of season, you can enjoy a taste of Georgia any time of year with a home delivery of world-famous pecan logs or shelled pecans that we source...
NEW THIS YEAR: GA Shiranuis Shipped to You!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Kishu season is over, but we still have Shiranuis and are ready to share them with you this January for the first time ever as a delivery option! Shiranuis are large, easy-to-peel...
Three Ways to Get Kishus
The easiest way to get kishus is to have them delivered directly to your doorstep! There are two weeks left of our mail order to receive deliveries for the next two weeks. The deadline for next...
What to Do with Kishus
Our favorite way to eat kishus is to simply snack on them after peeling - they are a perfect option for your sweet tooth cravings! They are also an excellent addition to winter recipes to take them...
Kishus are Grown in Georgia?!
Yes! Kishus are native to Southern China and were first brought to the United States in the 1980s from Japan. Our kishus (and all citrus offered at our Hometown Markets) come from Franklin's Citrus...
How Sweet are Kishus?
While kishus are always a sweet choice, this year’s crop is exceptionally sweet! Farms use a refractometer to measure sugar content in fruit using the Brix sweetness scale, which measures sugar...