2021 stone fruit catalog - charlie's produce

2021 Stone Fruit Catalog* Availability Subject to Change

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Black Plum

Late May – September

The black plum is associated with many health and medicalbenefits. They have a very dark red to black exterior with ayellow flesh. Not only are they nutrient filled but they alsoare very sweet.

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Dapple Dandy Pluot

Late June – September

The Dapple Dandy Pluot is a very distinctive pluot that is largerin size with a red-green skin that turns maroon-yellow. This piece of fruit has a red and white flesh when ripe with a distinctplum/apricot flavor.

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Donut Peach

Donut peaches are distinguished by their shape, which is roughly rounded and squat with a dimple center at the fruits stems. The fruits skin is velvet like with a sweet, juicy and creamy flesh.

Late May – Late September

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Flavor Grenade

A Flavor Grenade has been a staple variety within the plumcot family. They have a crisp and refreshing flavor with hints of plum, apple and sweet pineapple.

Late July – Mid August

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Flavor King Plucot

Unique plum-apricot hybrid with sensational bouquet and sweet, spicy flavor. Reddish-purple skin, crimson flesh. Smooth-skinned like a plum, the Pluot is sturdy and durable with luscious flavor.

Late July – Mid August

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Honey Punch Pluot

Late July – Mid August

The Honey Punch Pluot has a deep red, speckled skin. They have a juicy, golden honey flesh with red streaking in between. They are on the larger side of pluots with a very sweet succulentflavor.

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Red Plum

A Red Plum has a bright to deep red skin color with a crisp yellow flesh. They have a sweet flavor with mild acidity levels, which causes some tartness. These plums are on the larger size.

Mid May – September

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White Nectarine

White nectarines are similar to white peaches, but without the fuzz. They are very low in acid which makes their natural sweetness more prominent.

May – September

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White Peach

White flesh peaches are very low in acid, giving them a more prominent natural sweetness. These can be enjoyed while they’re still firm and crisp, or let them sit out for a day or two and they will turn soft and extra juicy.

May – September

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Yellow NectarineThe yellow nectarine is a closely related fruit species to a peach, with the biggest difference being the smooth skin. They are an excellent source of potassium and other minerals without harmful cholesterol.

May – Mid September

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Yellow Peach

May – October

This peach is classified as a traditional true yellow peach,it exudes a classic peach flavor, balancing sugar and acidfor a well-rounded flavor. These are great for eating fresh, in salads, or grilled!

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Apricot

Late April – Early July

Apricots have a soft, velvet like skin that is absolutely delicious when you bite into it. They have a sweet and juicy center that makes these a summer staple.

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Bing Cherry

Mid June – Early August

Bing Cherries have a traditional heart-shape with a deep red-to-maroon outer skin. Their sweet and tangy flavor is complimented by a juicy interior and snappy crunch making them a favorite cherry variety.

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Black Plum

Late May – September

The black plum is associated with many health and medicalbenefits. They have a very dark red to black exterior with ayellow flesh. Not only are they nutrient filled but they alsoare very sweet.

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Black Pluot

June - September

Black pluots are the most plum-like tasting pluot. They have adark red-black outside with a magenta and pale yellow flesh. They are packed with both vitamins A and C.

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Black Velvet Apricot

A Black Velvet Apricot is like nothing you’ve ever tasted. Thesehave the perfect harmony of tanginess and sweetness with anintense sweet flavor. They have a dark red, nearly black skin, with a bright yellow flesh.

June – July

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Country Sweet Peach

The Country Sweet Peach is a yellow-fleshed clingstone peach with a sweet, low acid flavor. The fruit has large size and high color with beautiful tones of red and yellow.

Mid June – July

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Dark-Sweet Cherry

Dark sweet cherries are dark red to mahogany in color with an explosion of flavors in every bite. They are crunchy on the outside with an incredible soft, juicy, sweetness in the inside.

May - June

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Diamond Princess Peach

The Diamond Princess Peach is a real gem. This is a classic freestone peach with full pink to red skin and outstanding flavor. This variety of peach has a firm texture that almost melts in your mouth, you do not want to miss these!

May - June

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Donut Peach

Donut peaches are distinguished by their shape, which is roughly rounded and squat with a dimple center at the fruits stems. The fruits skin is velvet like with a sweet, juicy and creamy flesh.

Late May – Late September

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Elegant Lady Peach

The Elegant Lady peach was appropriately named for its elegant balance of sugar and acid. A large and very firm fruit, the Elegant Lady is a yellow-fleshed freestone peach that you must try!

Mid July – Late August

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Flavor Grenade

A Flavor Grenade has been a staple variety within the plumcot family. They have a crisp and refreshing flavor with hints of plum, apply and sweet pineapple.

Late July – Mid August

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Friar Plum

Friar plums have deep, black skin and crisp, sweet amber flesh. The skin is fairly sweet and they're great to eat out of hand, or try them sliced in a summery stone fruit Caprese!

Late July – Mid August

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Honey Haven Nectarine

Honey Haven Nectarines are a large variety with a very firm, yellow colored flesh and beautiful red skin. Despite their name, Honey Havens carry an acidic-sweet flavor, giving them a slightly tart finish.

June

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Nectapie

Nectapies are the newest variety of the donut trend offlat peaches and nectarines. This nectarine has a rich, succulent yellow flesh. They have a complex, balanced flavor of sugar and acid.

Late June – Early July

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O’Henry Peach

O’Henry Peaches are an eye catching variety, taking on a nearly entirely red color when ripe. They have less fuzz than regular peaches and a sweet flavor with hints of vanilla. Their flavor and crunchy texture made this variety a quick favorite.

August

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Peacharine

A Peacharine is 50% peach and 50% nectarine. They are the same size as a peach as well as the same flavor. They have less fuzz on their skin as it resembles more of a nectarine.

June - September

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Plumcot

A plumcot is a hybrid fruit split between a plum and an apricot. There are many different types of plumcots, some being abouthalf plum and half apricot, while others being mostly plum. They are a very sweet and juicy piece of fruit.

Mid May - September

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Plumogranate

Plumogranates are one of the most notable plumcotvarieties. This variety is a cross between a black plumcot, berries and pomegranates. They are a delicious treat packed with healthy disease-fighting antioxidants.

Late June - July

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Rainier Cherry

A Rainier cherry is a mix between golden yellow and red blush. They have a crisp outside with a delicate, super sweet inside. Theses cherries have some of the highest sugar levels of sweet cherries.

June - August

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Red Plum

A Red Plum has a bright to deep red skin color with a crisp yellow flesh. They have a sweet flavor with mild acidity levels, which causes some tartness. These plums are on the larger size

Mid May – September

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Red Pluot

Red Pluots have a bold yet tangy sweetness. The outside colormay range in a red color with the inside going from dark red to magenta. Some pluots will have red rims fading into brightyellow.

June - September

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Red Velvet Apricot

June – July

Red Velvet Apricots have a smooth red outside, with a bright yellow flesh. They have a tropical blend of sweet and tangy, so they definitely are something you do not want to miss.

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Rich Lady Peach

Mid June – Early July

Rich Lady Peaches are a semi-freestone peach rich in both color and flavor. This large variety has a dark red skin with firm yellow flesh and juicy interior.

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Tomcot

June

Tomcots are a large apricot variety. The orange fruit has a firm, sweet flesh. Tomcots have a slightly tart, old-time apricot flavor. Originated in Prosser, WA!

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White Nectarine

White nectarines are similar to white peaches, but without the fuzz. They are very low in acid which makes their natural sweetness more prominent.

May – September

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White Peach

White flesh peaches are very low in acid, giving them a more prominent natural sweetness. These can be enjoyed while they’re still firm and crisp, or let them sit out for a day or two and they will turn soft and extra juicy.

May – September

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Yellow NectarineThe yellow nectarine is a closely related fruit species to a peach, with the biggest difference being the smooth skin. They are an excellent source of potassium and other minerals without harmful cholesterol.

May – Mid September

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Yellow Peach

May – October

This peach is classified as a traditional true yellow peach,it exudes a classic peach flavor, balancing sugar and acidfor a well rounded flavor. These are great for eating fresh, in salads, or grilled!

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Yellow-Green Pluot

A Yellow Green Pluot is very juicy with a tropical flavor. Thesevarieties may vary in color with a green and red blush outsidethat turns completely yellow. The flesh inside may range from a pink blush to pale yellow.

June - September

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Zee Lady Peach

The Zee Lady is a good sized peach that's a real beauty, with a vibrant red blush dusted over a warm golden skin. A freestone variety, the Zee Lady's juicy flesh is as great for baking as it is eating out of hand. Zee Lady Peaches keep great in the freezer

so they can be enjoyed year-round.

Mid July – Late July

PNW Grower Spotlight

Lateral Roots Farm is one of our top PNW stone fruit producers and is home to THE Pence Peaches. With

their family-owned farm nestled in the Yakima Valley, the Perrault family has been farming for five

generations.

All their fruit is harvested into padded buckets then, while still in the field, the fruit is packed into the boxes in which customers receive them. This process allows for more

tree ripening time- producing a more mature, juicier, tastier fruit.

Lateral Roots FarmLateral Roots Farm and the Perrault Family place heavy importance on traceability and

sustainability on their farm, making sure that every part of the cultivation process is tracked from start to finish. The farm is also Global GAP certified, putting an emphasis on food safety.

Varieties Grown by Lateral Roots Farm:

Rainier CherriesFriar Plums

Pence PeachesNectarines

ApricotsTomcots& More!!