Fairytale Eggplant, Native Corn, Sungold Tomatoes

July Market Update

Stone fruit report: flavor king pluots are one of the plum family’s most gorgeous offerings. When you cut into one, it practically takes your breath away: a reddish purple almost all the way to the core, where it fades to a deep yellow. Zee Lady peaches from Frog Hollow are also excellent, but their Flavor Top nectarines steal the show in terms of full taste and texture. Several of these late-season varieties are firm when ripe: so try one before you judge it to be under ripe. It will probably surprise you.

Also available: white nectarines and yellow pluots from Fitz Kelly. Washington Bing and Golden Rainier cherries are in now, and you can expect to see sour cherries in about a week.

Summer vegetables are in full swing. Super cute heirloom Fairy Tale eggplant are in. Their small size makes them super versatile. Now’s the time to put corn, native beans (green, yellow wax, romano) on the menu.