The Kadota is an old Fig with green to golden yellow skin and very sweet amber pulp. Kadotas are fragrant and floral, and our farmer is harvesting them when perfectly ripe. Figs that are smooth-skinned and firm are probably not tree-ripe and will likely have dry, vegetable pulp. Figs don’t ripen off the tree, so…
These Plums have rich, red flesh and dark blue-black skin. They have tart flavor with a hint of sweetness to balance the flavor. We currently have the early ripening variety, Black Splendor. The red flesh is super juicy and will dye just about everything in its path. As the weather heats up try these plums…
When harvesting his Peaches, Mas and his workers go into each tree every time they harvest, gently pluck only the fruit that is truly tree ripe. Mas’s wife, daughter, and son carefully hand-pick every case of peaches destined for FreshPoint! No other Peach is as good as a Masumoto Peach! the Gold dust variety is…
A third-generation Japanese-American farmer, David “ Mas” Masumoto and his family live on their farm in central California and hand pick all of the Nectarines packed for us. The Rose Diamond is a large, firm Nectarine variety with blushing red skin. This variety has a soft texture with brilliant yellow flesh. It is deliciously sweet…
A third-generation Japanese-American farmer, David “Mas” Masumoto’ s commitment to farming extends beyond the flavor of his fruit. Mas and his family live on their farm in central California. He grows organically, and is a dedicated steward of the land. As he transitioned to organic methods, Mas learned to embrace weeds (he calls them “natural…
Tom’s Terrific Tangerines are seedless, zippy and sweet similar to a Clementine. It has a zipper peel making it easy to separate the fruit from the rind. Tom’s Terrific Tangerine is just that, terrific! Deliciously sweet and juicy, they are hard to put down!
Just as fun as it is to say “Olallieberry”, it is to eat them! The Olallieberry has similar characteristics to the Blackberry – in color and tangy, sweet – but the Olallieberry is larger in size and sweeter than Blackberries. These plump and bumpy Berries are juicy, sweet, and delicious with deep wine-y notes. The…
Valencia Oranges are the go-to Orange for juicing because they are classified as a sweet orange and have few to no seeds! They are a very sweet variety with high acidity for a great balance of flavor. It has in fact become the most preferred and popular Orange for juicing in the United States. Valencias…
Our Farmers’ Market Blueberries are best described as simply delicious! The skin is firm and as your teeth pierce through, there is a faint pop into the sweet flesh. They are sweet with a hint of tartness that creates a well-balanced Blueberry. Once you pop one in your mouth you find yourself unable to stop…
Originally from in Islamabad, Pakistan, the Pakistan Mulberry is one of the highest quality varieties of Mulberries! According to UC Davis California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc., Pakistan Mulberries are highly recommended to be grown in “mild winter areas such as southern California”, which is exactly where our farmers grow them! They grow about 1 to…
Cherries herald the beginning of the summer stone fruit season. We have outstanding Cherry farmers who have myriad varieties. Few Cherries are self-pollinating, so orchards must be planted with multiple varieties to get a good fruit set. Each variety is only available for a few weeks, so each week, we taste every variety and select…
Stonefruit from the Farmers’ Market is always tree ripe but not all Farmers’ Market stonefruit is created equal. Meet the magnificent BN6 White Nectarine. This variety is so new it hasn’t been named yet, and still goes by its trial name, BN6. But a catchy name is unnecessary because this Nectarine is fabulous. Developed by…
Oroblancos is yellow-green at maturity and rind is thicker than a typical Grapefruit. The fruit ball center has pale yellow or white, seedless flesh. This variety is mild and exceptionally sweet, unlike the traditional sour flavor. There is not the usual bitter aftertaste like most varieties. The Oroblanco offers the perfect balance of sweetness with…
So sweet, so seedless and so easy-to-peel! The Tango Tangerine is always one of our Farmers’ Market favorites because of its constant high quality fruit. The Tango is deliciously sweet and with good acid to balance the flavors. The rind peels like a zipper off the fruit making it perfect for easy prep work! The…
The Star Ruby was developed from the Hudson Grapefruit to irradiate the seeds keep the red-flesh, the end result was a seedless or nearly seedless, scarlet-pink flesh colored variety! This is the darkest flesh colored Grapefruit recorded today by University of California, Riverside. Conventional growers have abandoned growing the Star Ruby because the tree yield…
The Blood Orange is a hybrid that first appeared in Europe around 1850. Common throughout Italy, Moro is the most commonly produced variety, and is easily distinguished by the rich burgundy color of its juice. A medium-sized fruit, the Moro has a relatively long, early harvest from December through April. The rind is orange, and…
The Blood Orange is a hybrid that first appeared in Europe around 1850. Common throughout Italy, Moro is the most commonly produced variety, and is easily distinguished by the rich burgundy color of its juice. A medium-sized fruit, the Moro has a relatively long, early harvest from December through April. The rind is orange, and…
Inchelium Garlic is mild and has a lingering flavor with a medium pungency. This Garlic was discovered on an Indian Reservation in Washington and our Incherlium Garlic is grown in San Luis Obispo County through Biodynamic farming practices. The large bulbs and soft neck are made up by four to five clove layers. Try in…
D’Anjou Pears are best when ripened on the tree and our farmer harvests the pairs from the tree when they are perfectly ripe. An important characteristic to know about D’Anjou Pears is the color does not change as the Pear ripens. This variety is sweet and juicy with a warm red coloring. D’Anjou Pears are…
The Winter Pearmain Apple can be used as an all-purpose Apple but is especially enjoyed fresh because of its sweetness and soft, fine-grained texture. The Pearmain has a crisp, juicy bite. Pearmains are aptly name due to the hint of Pear flavor and texture in the crispness of an Apple. The Apple has a great…