Did you know that South Carolina should be the real Peach State? We produce more peaches than any in the Southeast. Second, only to California, the Palmetto State is a major producer of peaches in the United States growing over 30 different variet including the Blaze Prince, Big Red, and Summer Gold Peach season runs from May throu From farm stands to grocery stor during this time the juicy fruit can be found on the shelves around the state. The peach was designated as the official State Fruit by the General Assembly by Act Number 360 of 19