Artisan Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar

The newest addition to our Balsamic Vinegar lineup is our delicious More Than Olives Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar. The rich deep flavors of dark chocolate are combined with a cask aged density balsamic vinegar. It has become a new favorite for customers who love to use balsamic in their desserts. It is deliciously rich and deep in flavor! Perfect for drizzling over fresh summer strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Spoon those berries over your ice cream for an elevated dessert. Drizzle our Dark Chocolate Balsamic over frozen yogurt and bananas, or a slice of cheesecake. Blend a little into whipped cream for topping morning waffles. This balsamic is delicious used as a glaze on beef or pork. Combine it with our fruity More Than Olives Blood Orange Olive Oil and use it to brush on chicken while it is roasting in the oven or cooking on the grill. If you want to refill a bottle you’ve already purchased, we now have two options. A 16-oz container and a 50-oz pouch keep your Balsamic Vinegar in pristine condition by preventing air from entering the pouch as you use the contents.

Planting & Care

At a Glance – 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
Rootstock: Semi-dwarf (Lovell)
Size: 12–15 ft at maturity
Pollination: Self-fertile
Harvest: July–September
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9

Planting & Care – 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree

Site Selection

Choose a location with excellent sunlight to ensure full sweetness and color.
Good airflow reduces fungal pressure, especially in humid or coastal climates.

Soil Preparation

Prefers well-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid clay-heavy or waterlogged soil.
Add compost to improve drainage and fertility.
Ideal soil pH: 6.0–7.0.

Planting Instructions

Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
Water deeply and mulch with 2–3 inches of organic matter.
Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Maintain consistent moisture during the first 1–2 years.
Deep water 1–2 times per week in heat or drought.
Peaches are medium feeders—use a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring if growth appears weak.
Avoid overfertilization, which reduces fruit quality and increases disease risk.

Pruning & Graft Management

Prune more vigorously growing grafts to maintain balance across the tree.
Encourage an open center to improve light penetration.
Thin fruit clusters to improve size and prevent limb damage.

Harvest & Use

Frost offers classic peach flavor with strong leaf curl resistance.
Salish Summer (Q-1-8) produces juicy, richly flavored fruit well-suited to cooler climates.
Indian Free provides brilliant red flesh and outstanding complexity.
Muir delivers exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit.

General Tips

Combination peach trees thrive when graft vigor is balanced yearly through pruning.
Renew mulch annually and water consistently for best fruit quality.
Leaf curl–resistant varieties reduce the need for sprays in many climates.