Kiwano Horned Melon taste like a mix of cucumber, kiwis and bananas when ripe. The fruit will have an orange rind and give slightly to gentle pressure when ripe.

Heinke Family Farm in Paradise, (northeast of Chico in the Sierra Foothills) specializes in Concord grapes. These are the last organically grown commercial Concords grown in the U.S. The coveted Concord Grapes are highly aromatic with a floral flavor.

Gravenstein Apples are a local favorite out of Sebastopol grown by Johnny Appleseed from Solana Gold. It is one of the first California apples to be harvested and hints of fall around the corner.

Thomcord grapes are a cross between Thompson grapes (crunchy, sweet and seedless) and Concord grapes (deep purple color, classic grape flavor) which gives you the best of both varieties.

Watermelon Gherkin cucumbers are shaped like baby watermelons and are about the size of your thumb. They taste similar to a cucumber with a hint of lemon.

Jimmy Nardello sweet Italian Frying Peppers are considered one of the very best frying peppers as they turn creamy and soft when cooked.

Nam Doc Mai (translates to sweet nectar of the blossom) is a Thai cultivar and Thailand’s best known “dessert” mango. One of the worlds most coveted mangoes and the mango best used in Thailand’s famous dish- Mango Sticky Rice.

Anna’s Organics, a small family farm in Chowchilla is now harvesting beautiful eggplant varietals. Which one is your favorite?

Dwelley Blenheim apricots have a sweet rich flavor, low acid and a smooth texture. Blenheims are the most coveted of the apricot varieties and are fast disappearing. Chefs love them to make jams and they are excellent for canning. The season is very short and lasts only a few weeks.