Life's a peach: Fruit of immortality first farmed 7,500 years ago


Scientists have discovered that Chinese farmers have been cultivating peaches in the Yangtze valley for more than 7,500 years - making it one of the first plants domesticated by humans.

Scientists discover that peaches were first cultivated in China more than 7,500 years ago.

Peaches – whether eaten fresh from the tree or in treats like pie, jam and ice cream – have been enjoyed for a long, long time, but no one knew just for how long, until now.

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