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Sugar Plums (French Prunes)

August – early September from California The French Prune also known as Sugar Plum is the perfect example of “All ...
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Strawberries

Year-round from California Size doesn't matter with strawberries; growing conditions and stage of ripeness determine flavor. So, pick berries that ...
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New Zealand “Off Season” Apples

March - September There are really three distinct apple seasons. It kinda goes like this. Northern hemisphere apples from parts ...
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Blackberries and Raspberries

July – November from California, Imported from Mexico and Central America the rest of the year When Selecting Raspberries & ...
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Quince

August – November from California Fresh Quince should be firm and yellow and aromatic. Any soft spots or brown spots ...
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Pummelo

November – April from California Pummelo is the ancestor of the common grapefruit with its origin in Malaysia. It is ...
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Pomegranates

September – December from California An 11th century Persian poet wrote “pomegranates splitting open under the autumn sun to reveal ...
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Pluots

June – October from California. Best of Season late July - early August. When selecting pluots in the store; look ...
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Persimmons

September – December from California Two Major varieties of Persimmons are available in the stores today. The Hachaya and the ...
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Northwest Pears

September – December from Oregon and Washington, Storage through spring Unlike Summer Bartlett, pears from the Northwest do not change ...
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