Q: When is stone fruit in season in New Jersey?

Peaches, nectarines, and plums each have their own window through the summer months, typically starting in July and running into early fall depending on the variety. They're picked at ripeness, so what's on the table changes week to week.

Q: What happens when the local harvest comes up short?

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Question 1

When is stone fruit in season in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

Peaches, nectarines, and plums each have their own short window through the summer months, best eaten within a few days of picking up while they're still soft and fragrant. Together, they make up what's known as stone fruit, named for the hard pit at the center of each one.

Peaches
Nectarines
Plums

Question 2

What berries do you carry?

Accepted Answer

Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and cranberries are part of our fruit selection, with each one coming into season at a different point through the year. Blueberries and strawberries tend to peak earlier in the summer, with blackberries following behind.

Question 3

Do you carry fruit that isn't grown locally?

Accepted Answer

Yes, alongside what we grow here, we carry lemons, limes, oranges, mangoes, avocados, and bananas so there's a fuller fruit selection on hand throughout the year, not just what's in season in New Jersey.

Question 4

When is watermelon and cantaloupe in season?

Accepted Answer

Watermelon and cantaloupe are at their best through the middle of summer, typically peaking in July and August. Both are picked and sold ripe, so flavor and sweetness are strongest in that window.

Question 5

What happens when the local harvest comes up short?

Accepted Answer

When something like peaches runs into trouble from frost, heat, or a rough season, we bring in fruit from elsewhere rather than leave customers without. We're still focused on sourcing as much locally as we can, but we won't leave the shelves empty when nature doesn't cooperate.