Fruit and News of the Week: March 24th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT

Navel Oranges California Oranges, Springville, CA California Navel Oranges are considered to be the best Navels for eating out of hand. They have a thick skin that is easy to peel, are seedless, and have a meaty and sweet flesh that makes them a perfect snack. Navels are also great for juicing and cooking. Store out of sunlight for 2-4 days on the counter or up to two weeks in the fridge. Hass Avocado Tomorrow’s Organic,Monterey, CA Creamy in texture, nutty in flavor, with a small to medium seed. The Hass skin is easy to peel and darkens from green to purplish-black as it ripens. Store on the counter out of direct sunlight. Ruby Grapefruit Sundance Natural, Oceanside, CA  The Grapefruit is said to be a cross between the Jamaican sweet orange and the Indonesian pomelo, first documented in 1750. Red grapefruit was an accidental discovery of a red fruit growing on a pink grapefruit tree. They are prized for their beautiful color and sweet flesh. Store out of sunlight for 2-4 days on the counter or up to two weeks in the fridge. Hayward Kiwi Chieci Farm, Live Oak, CA Originally known as the Chinese gooseberry due to its Chinese origins. Hawyward Wright, a New Zealand nurseryman propagated his plants by grafting and they eventually became the preferred cultivar of growers due to their sweet flavor and thin skin. The kiwis are ripe and ready to eat upon arrival. Consume first or store in the fridge. Murcott Tangerines Sundance Natural, Oceanside, CA Murcott Tangerines are late season tangerines known for their rich flavor and deeply hued flesh and juice. Their small size and sweet juice makes them a favorite with little ones.Store out of sunlight for 2-4 days on the counter or up to two weeks in the fridge. Fuji Apples Sundance Natural, Oceanside, CA Fujis are a cross between Red Delicious and Ralls Janet, an heirloom apple dating back to Thomas Jefferson. Fujis are loved by many for their crisp, sweet, and juicy character. Store on your counter out of direct light for 4-5 days. Refrigerate after to maintain crispness.