Fruit Seasonal Guide
Some of our Fruits
Mandarines
“Mandarin oranges” is a term that applies to an entire group of citrus fruits. This group includes such varieties as Satsuma, Clemetine, Dancy, Honey, Pixie, and tangerines in general. Most are sweeter than their other citrus cousins (yet there are some tart varieties), have a bright orange skin that is easy to peel, and inner segments that are easily separated. There are seeded and seedless varieties. The terms “mandarin orange” and “tangerine” are often used interchangeably, particularly outside the United States
Pineapples
One of the most prized and popular fruits, pineapple or “ananas” has an interesting history to narrate. Originally indigenous to local Paraguayans in South America, it spread from its native land by the local Indians up through the South and Central Americas and to the West Indies. Later, it was brought to Spain when Columbus discovered Americas’ in 1493. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it spread to rest of the world by the European sailors (just like tomatoes) who carried it along with them to protect themselves from scurvy, a disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin-C.
Pomegranates
Pomegranate fruit is one of the most popular, nutritionally rich fruit with unique flavor, taste, and heath promoting characteristics. Together with sub-arctic pigmented berries and some tropical exotics such as mango, it too has unique qualities of functional foods, often called as “super fruits.”
Peaches
Delicious and widely popular peaches are native to China, from where they spread to rest of the world via ancient silk route.
Cherries
Wonderfully delicious, cherry fruit is packed with full of health-benefiting nutrients and unique antioxidants. Cherries are native to Eastern Europe and Asia Minor regions.
Lychees
Delicious and juicy lychee or “Litchi” heralds the arrival of summer. Besides being sweet and nutritious, these berries bring cooling effect on the human body to beat the scorching summer heat.
Apples
Delicious and crunchy, apple fruit is one of the most popular and favorite fruits among the health conscious, fitness lovers who firmly believe in the concept of “health is wealth.” This beautiful fruit packed with rich phytonutrients that, in the real sense indispensable for optimal health. Certain antioxidants in apples have health promoting and disease prevention properties, and thereby, truly justifying the adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
Currants
A popular berry during summertime, deep purple black currants (sometimes called blackcurrants) offer a wealth of nutrients not found anywhere else. The plump little black currant can be puckeringly sour however, so it’s one fruit that usually requires some type of added sweetness, such as honey or stevia, for eating as is or for baking. Black currant sauce can make a delicious savory sauce for serving with lamb, turkey, or fish
Blueberries
Sweet, juicy blueberries are rich in natural pro-anthocyanin pigment antioxidants. These tiny, round blue-purple berries have long been attributed to the longevity and wellness of indigenous people living around subarctic regions in the Northern hemisphere.
Persimmons
Persimmon fruit is a golden yellow, round or oval, flavorful, smooth textured delicacy of the Far East-Asian origin. Its sweet, delicious flesh is packed with much health promoting nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants vital for optimum health.
Lemons
Juicy, acidic, yet flavorful, lemon is one of the most widely used citrus fruits worldwide. Lime, a close relative, is comparatively smaller and possesses thinner skin.
Cumquat
Delicious, sweet yet tangy, kumquat fruit (cumquat, as the fruit generally recognized in Europe) is a winter/spring seasonal citrus fruits. Botanically, they belong to the Rutaceae family, in the genus, Fortunella, and named so after the botanist Robert Fortune, who brought them from China to Europe in the middle of the 19th century.
Whats Good in Spring
Whats Good in Summer
SEPTEMBER
Fruit
- Apples:
Lady Williams - Berries:
Mulberries
Strawberries - Grapefruit
- Lemons
- Mandarins:
Honey Murcot - Oranges:
Blood
Navel
Seville - Papaya
- Pawpaw
- Pineapples
- Pomelo
- Rockmelon
- Tangelos
OCTOBER
Fruit
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Berries:
Blueberries
Mulberries
Strawberries - Grapefruit
- Mangoes
- Melons
- Oranges:
Navel
Valencia - Papaya
- Pawpaw
- Passionfruit
- Pineapples
- Pomelo
- Tangelos
NOVEMBER
Fruit
DECEMBER
Fruit
JANUARY
Fruit
- Apricots
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Berries:
Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries - Cherries
- Grapes
- Limes
- Lychees
- Mangoes
- Melons
- Nectarines
- Oranges:
Valencia - Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears:
Williams - Pineapples
- Plums
- Rambutans
FEBRUARY
Fruit
- Avocados
- Berries:
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries - Figs
- Grapes
- Limes
- Lychees
- Mangosteens
- Melons
- Nectarines
- Oranges:
Valencia - Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears:
Howell
Williams - Pineapples
- Plums
- Prickly Pears
- Rambutans
Whats Good in Autumn
Whats Good in Winter
MARCH
Fruit
APRIL
Fruit
MAY
Fruit
- Apples
- Avocados
- Custard apples
- Kiwifruit
- Lemons
- Mandarins:
Imperial - Nashi
- Oranges:
Navel - Pears
- Persimmons
- Pomegranates
- Quinces
- Rhubarb