The first of the California breba fig crop is also known as the first crop. The breba crop grows on last year’s tree shoots and hasn’t developed the honey sweetness we associate with figs.

Ume Japanese plums are not for eating raw out of hand, as they are very astringent. Ume need to be processed before they can be eaten. How it tastes depends on how you prefer to enjoy it. Ume is commonly used to make salty and sour pickled plums called Umeboshi or plum alcohol called Umeshu.

Have you ever noticed when you buy a bag of cherries at the store they are typically all a uniform size? Learn how cherries are sized.

The cherry season is very short in California and typically lasts 6 to 8 weeks depending on the weather or variety. Dwelley in Brentwood now harvesting sweet Tioga and Royal Hazel cherries.

Beautiful red stalks of rhubarb signal the beginning of spring. Often thought of as a fruit, rhubarb is actually a vegetable.

Look for firm, crisp stalks that are free of blemishes. The size of the stalk is not an indicator of tenderness! Read more for storage tips and recipe ideas. Enjoy the bounty of spring!

California Stone Fruit season kicks off with sublime Tioga Cherries. Tiogas have glossy firm dark flesh and a very sweet flavor that is similar to Bings.

Durst has been growing organic Asparagus for decades! Learn more about this special crop.

Spring brings Green Garlic, also known as young garlic or spring garlic. Green garlic is harvested young before the bulbs develop or dry out.  It is harvested at the beginning of spring so its immature bulb and edible, soft green stalks can be used for their slight onion and garlic flavor.

The Durondeau Pear has a golden exterior with streaks of red blush and is covered all over in a soft russet. They are a bit tart with a crisp bite and a floral flavor.