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Peaches Day
"The ripest peach is highest on the tree."
~ James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916)
This tartan is truly “peachy keen”! For more than three centuries, English speakers have used “peach” and “peachy” to describe things that are exceptionally good, desirable, and attractive—often even charming young ladies. Anyone donning this delectably hued tartan is sure to turn heads!
The peach itself has a long and fascinating journey. First cultivated in China, it traveled through Persia before making its way to Europe. The Ancient Romans dubbed it malum persicum (“Persian apple”), while its scientific name, prunus persica, translates as “Persian plum.” Belonging to the same family as cherries, apricots, plums, and almonds, the peach is set apart by its velvety fuzz, a clever natural defense against pests and rot. Its smooth-skinned cousin, the nectarine, lacks this soft shield—though the two occasionally mingle, producing a delightful hybrid known as the peacherine.
So alluring was this fruit that it even inspired the King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin, who composed his lively Peacherine Rag in 1901. With such history and sweetness woven into its story, this tartan captures not only the charm of the peach but also its playful spirit. 🧡 💛 🤎 🍑 🍑 🍑 🥧
The peach (Prunus persica) is a deciduous tree native to the region of Northwest China between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Shan mountains, where it was first domesticated and cultivated. It bears an edible juicy fruit called a peach or a nectarine.
The peach belongs to the genus Prunus which includes the cherry, apricot, almond and plum, in the rose family.
Peach and nectarines are the same species, even though they are regarded commercially as different fruits. In contrast to peaches, whose fruits present the characteristic fuzz on the skin, nectarines are the result of a recessive genetic allele, whereas peaches are produced from a dominant allele for fuzzy skin.
Peach blossoms are highly prized in Chinese culture. The ancient Chinese believed the peach to possess more vitality than any other tree because their blossoms appear before leaves sprout. When early rulers of China visited their territories, they were preceded by sorcerers armed with peach rods to protect them from spectral evils. On New Year's Eve, local magistrates would cut peach wood branches and place them over their doors to protect against evil influences.
By designer Carol A.L. Martin, this tartan uses the rich colours of ripe peaches in season.
For a recipe for Brown Sugar Peach Pie from Sally's Baking Addiction, click the peaches. Even the picture of the pie slice itself (a la mode) is delicious!