Dwelley Blenheim apricots have a sweet rich flavor, low acid and a smooth texture. Blenheims are the most coveted of the apricot varieties and are fast disappearing. Chefs love them to make jams and they are excellent for canning. The season is very short and lasts only a few weeks.

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.

California Stone Fruit season kicks off with sublime Royal Lynn Cherries from Fruit World and Tiogas from Frog Hollow Farm.

California Cherry season is just around the corner, and we anticipate our first land of cherries Thursday or Friday this week! The cherry season is very short in California and typically lasts 6 to 8 weeks depending on the weather or variety.

Spring onions have crisp green leaves and firm white or red bulbs. This mild tasting onion is its own unique variety.  They can be grown year round but they are usually highlighted during the spring.  Now is a great time to try them when some of the storage onions are almost finished and we are waiting for the new fresh crop. 

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!

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.

Bartlett Pears from Argentina, also known as the Williams Bartlett, are the delicious piece of fruit we all recognize and love with its sweet flavor and smooth texture.