Planting peach trees on their farm makes more sense for the Johnsons than planting apricot trees  Although fresh, locally grown apricots are very popular in this area, the same is true of peaches
However, individual peach trees cost much less to purchase and plant than do apricot trees, and peach trees also begin bearing fruit at a much younger age
The market for fresh, locally grown apricots has grown in recent years as awareness of the health benefits of eating fresh fruit has increased.