ORGANIC Yellow Peach
Peaches come to us from China, via the Persians, along the trade routes of the Silk Road. The Chinese believed that peaches could confer immortality but the FruitGuys only promise that they're high in antioxidants Vitamin A and C. "Eat a peach" say the Allman Brothers and so do we.

ORGANIC Blueberries
Fats Domino found his thrill on blueberry hill. And the FruitGuys are thrilled to offer these from Florida. Blueberries are power packed with nutrients. Add some sweet notes to your yogurt or coffee-cart granola by tossing in a few of these real-deal berries.

ORGANIC LOCAL Strawberry
"Strawberry Fields For-ever" season is here. The strawberry is very delicate, it must be hand picked and rushed to a cooler. So delicate a drop of rain could bruise the fruit. See the newsletter where Dan talks with Martinez Farms. Martinez Family Farms, Watsonville CA.

ORGANIC Abate Fetel Pear
The Abate Fetel was developed in the 15th century in Italy by a monk who must've been promoted to abbot - Abate. And yes this pear looks like... an abbot's hat. Yes, that's it - a hat. These pears are very popular in Italy. Test your Abate Fetel for ripeness by pressing gently on the stem end with your thumb.

ORGANIC Packham Pear
Rumpled. A good poetic word. Rumpole of the Bailey. Rumbly, bumpy, bulbous, gibbosic. Peckhams' are sweet pears, with character. Each a little askew like that friendly odd fellow at the bus stop. This pear's parentage is Bartlett and Yvedale Saint-Germain. It softens as it ripens.

ORGANIC D'Anjou Pear
The Beurre D'Anjou is a French pear that was brought to the United States in 1842. You can tell when it is ready by squeezing it delicately. Remember, pears ripen from the inside out so if it gives to your touch, it is ready.

ORGANIC Alexander Lucas Pear
The first geneticists—like the Benedictine Friar, J. Mendel—kept careful notes, but no one seemed to record a genealogy for the Beurre Alexandre Lucas pear. We can tell from its characteristics the Alexandre Lucas likely has antecedents in the wild pears of Europe. Known is that this lovely russeted pear was cultivated in cloistered monasteries, mostly in France and Italy. Now grown worldwide, you need not take any vows to eat this pear, just have good thoughts....

ORGANIC LOCAL Valencia Orange
Citrus waves are rolling in like an endless summer, brah. The primo Valencia is old-school orange. A tangy treat to take down the hall to the dawn patrol. Slice into sections for orange smiles all around - and let the sunshine in! Harpo's Organic, Santa Pala, CA

ORGANIC LOCAL Murcot Tangerine
Also known as the Honey Tangerines the Murcot is a tangor – a cross between a tangerine and an orange. Cruz Ranch, Porterville CA.

ORGANIC REGIONAL Minneola
Delightful Duncan grapefruit and Dancy tangerine produce the Minneola Tangelo. A superb dark orange sometimes called Honeybell. It’s Outtie bellybutton is trademark charteristic and an easy start to peel point.

ORGANIC REGIONAL Grapefruit
There should be more cowboy songs about Texas Grapefruit. There are songs about purple hills and the sagebrush. Grown along the Rio Grand these tangy grapefruits will make you kick up yer heels and yodel.

ORGANIC REGIONAL Avocado
“One of the most rare and pleasant fruits of the island. It nourisheth and strengtheneth the body, corroborating the spirits and procuring lust exceedingly.” said one of this fine fruits early discoverers. Read more details about avocado nutrition in this back issue of FruitGuys News.

ORGANIC REGIONAL Kiwi
Kiwi fruit originated in China and was spread throughout the globe in the 1800's. It arrived in the United States in the early 20th century. Kiwi fruit is one of the best sources of vitamin C. It is the most nutrient-rich fruit by volume. One cup of kiwi contains 273% of the RDA of Vitamin C. A great way to eat it is to cut it across the middle so that each half is in the shape of a small cup, then just use a little spoon to scoop it out.

ORGANIC Pink Lady® Apple
Red with green blush. This apple has a dimple underneath. It is sweet and tart.

ORGANIC Cameo Apple
Cameo apples made their first appearance as a little stray seeding in an orchard in the upper left corner of Washington, destined to become a favorite variety. Alfred Hitchcock was the king of cameos, popping on screen in 37 of his movies. Cameo apples are tart and aromatic. with stripy skin. Sure to become the apple everyone is watching for when the FruitGuys box arrives.

ORGANIC Gala Apple
Sweet and mild. Somewhat thin skinned. Striped. Hails from New Zealand, from momma Golden and poppa Orange Delicious.

ORGANIC Bananas
Did you know that Bananas are really a giant herb? The "trunk" of this perennial plant is formed of woven and twisted outer leaves from which emerges a stalk. It takes 10-15 months for the bananas to develop. Our philosophy on ripening is that we want to bring fruit to you that is at the beginning of the "breaking point" of ripeness. Banana ripening is an art and is divided into 6 color stages. The FruitGuys perfect banana is a stage 5 -- yellow with green tips. At this stage the banana will be sweet and firm. People have different tastes and we try to provide clients with the widest choice of ripening range.

Enjoy and be fruitful!

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