Peach Production In Nepal

         In the case of Nepal, many of the peaches produced will be sold in a market most likely not far from the orchard they are grown in, so the peaches will be picked when they are ripe and need to be sold soon after they are harvested.  If available, the peaches that are picked when they are ripe, can be stored in a cold place and last for 2-4 weeks (Crassweller et al. n.d.).  If the peaches are being transported any distance after being picked they will be harvested slightly before they are totally ripe.  The timing of the harvest of the peaches depends on how long they can last in storage, but ultimately the less time spent in storage the better.