Persimmon, generally a winter fruit but persimmons from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are currently available. The ones from Down Under and New Zealand tend to be larger and crunchier, while South African ones are smaller with a more intense orange color.
Berries are one of the best things to eat. The market is now flooded with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. They are juicy and flavorful.
Kiwi known from their high Vitamin C content, there are two varieties of kiwi fruit – green and golden. While green kiwis from New Zealand will continue into December, the golden variety will end by October. These are generally sweeter and less tangy then green ones which are also cultivated in China.
Stone fruit are cherries, apricots, nectarines, white peaches, donut peaches, plums – you name it, there is stone fruit everywhere in the market. Most of the fruits in the supermarkets are from California. The stone fruit season is very short and will end next month. The Australian season will begin in December and last through March.
Tamarillo is native to South America, but many fruits in supermarkets now are from New Zealand. This season fruit will end next week.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Lifestyles Ideas Management - In Season fruit
Posted by Anne at Thursday, June 19, 2008
Labels: Lifestyles Ideas Management #229

