Sweet Fruit, Sweet Prices

The start of summer means this local favorite is back in season! These juicy, multi-colored fruits are sweet with notes of peach, pineapple and citrus flavors.

Say chee-hoo for lychee! This backyard classic has a super sweet, floral flavor and should feel firm with some spring when fully ripe. Don’t forget to throw some in the freezer for an extra cold treat.

These locally grown watermelons are the ultimate summer snack. Look for a yellow spot on its underbelly or thump the watermelon and listen for a deep, hollow sound to determine whether it’s ripe.

Don’t let their looks fool you, these locally-grown tropical fruits are juicy, creamy and oh-so-refreshing. Lightly press the skin of the Dragon Fruit with your thumb to check for ripeness, it should feel soft.

These rich golden-orange stone fruits are firm and dense with sweet and tart flavors often described as tasting like a cross between a peach and a plum. Yum!

Here for a good time, but not a long time. Cherries are the grab and go snack of the summer. From tart and sweet Red Cherries to the bright and floral flavor of Rainiers, stock up while they’re here!

No summer is complete without biting into a juicy, ripe peach. Keep an eye out for different varieties like Donut, White and Yellow peaches.

When choosing which of these sweet, peachy flavored fruits are coming home with you, look for smooth, glossy skin that springs back slightly when pressed.

Small, round and bursting with a sweet and tart flavor. A plum’s juicy and refreshing flesh is typically soft, but not too squishy when ripe.

‘Tis the season for melons. From the rich and creamy Galia to the succulently sweet Sugarkiss, these summer treats are great by themselves, as a salad topping, in a smoothie and more.