date:Aug 07, 2018
isn't useful. Mushy peaches can be used for making peach jam, and you can often find them at a discount at the farmers market.
Smell
The last thing to check for is smell. A ripe peach should be aromatic. The firmer peaches will be less aromatic but will still smell like a peach. In a few days, their aroma will increase. If the peach doesn't smell at all, or if it smells funky or off, move on to a different peach.