Also known as a Donut Peach™, the Saturn Peach was named for its flat shape and sunken center. Descendants of the Chinese flat Peach (Peento), this variety is usually 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch tall with pale yellow skin tinged with a slight blush. The juicy white flesh boasts…
Indigenous to China, the Peach has made it’s journey through Persia to the Americas where it evolved into countless varieties. The peach’s characteristic fuzzy skin reveals a deep yellow flesh, sometimes speckled with red depending on variety. Known for it’s sweet flavor balanced perfectly by acidity, the peach is perfect to use in deserts and…
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…
Our Red Chard is organically grown to provide the healthiest vitamins and minerals. It is one of the healthiest and most nutritious greens available. Originally from Sicily, Chard is common in many Mediterranean dishes. When storing, do not wash before refrigerating because it encourages spoilage and remove as much air as possible and place in…
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…
The Nasturtium Plant is often falls under the radar as a vegtable but is certainly not to be disregarded! They are best pickled, and often compared to capers! In Los Angeles, the Nasturtium plant grows across hillsides in successions throughout the year. The pods develop after the flower has withered from the heat. The Nasturtium…
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!
Nantes Carrots have consistent sweet flavor with fine-grained, bright orange flesh and small light orange color. They are medium in length, about 6 inches, and are 1 ½ inches wide. Nantes Carrots are distinguishable by their blunt ended tips. They are great for juicing or eating fresh.
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…
Broccoli Spigarello resembles a cross between Broccoli Rabe and Kale but it lacks the bitterness and has more of a slightly sweet flavor. The leafy green is dark green with almost gray undertones. The origin is unknown and the source of seeds is hard to find for this heirloom green but it is assumed to…
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…
Fennel is native to the Near East and the Mediterranean where it grows wild in dry, stony places. It is an aromatic plant whose taste may remind you of anise or licorice. Pale green, celery-like stems evolve into bright green, feathery foliage. The ribbed leaves are thick and fleshy at the base and form a…
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…
Baby Broccoli is a cross between Broccoli and Chinese Kale giving it a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture than traditional Broccoli. All parts, including the leaves, of Baby Broccoli are edible; simply rinse, trim if needed, and prepare to your preference. Because it is so tender be sure not to overcook! The sweet…
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…
