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Pears • Plums • Pluots • Apricots

Season: August – September

Current Season Update

Updated: September 19, 2025

These fruits are primarily available pre-picked at our farm market. We occasionally open for u-pick when crops are large enough. Most of these fruits ripen earlier in the season – apricots in June/July, plums in July/August, pears in August/September. Sign up for our email list to be notified of u-pick opportunities!

FRUITS WE GROW

APRICOTS

Season: Late June – July

About Apricots: Apricots are our earliest stone fruit of the season. They have a short harvest window and come and go quickly. We grow multiple apricot varieties that ripen sweet and flavorful in our Naches Valley climate.

Availability: Primarily sold pre-picked at our farm market. Occasional u-pick opportunities when the crop is abundant – check website for announcements.

When Ripe:

Golden-orange color
Slight give when gently squeezed
Sweet aroma
Releases easily from tree

PLUMS & PLUOTS

Season: July – August

About Plums & Plouts: We grow multiple plum varieties including sweet fresh-eating plums and traditional Italian prune plums excellent for drying and baking. Our pluot varieties are plum-apricot hybrids with exceptional sweetness and unique flavor. These mid-summer stone fruits develop rich colors and deep flavors in our valley climate.

Availability: Available at farm market pre-picked. U-pick occasionally offered – sign up for email notifications.

When Ripe:

Full color development (varies by variety – red, purple, or golden)
Slightly soft when gently pressed
Sweet fragrance
Comes off tree with gentle twist

PEARS

Season: August – September

About Pears: We grow several pear varieties that thrive in our valley. Pears are unique among tree fruits – they’re picked when mature but still firm, and ripen OFF the tree for best flavor and texture.

Availability: Primarily sold pre-picked at our farm market. Check for u-pick announcements during peak season.

When to Pick:

Fruit releases easily with lift-and-twist
Still FIRM (don’t wait for softness)
Slight color change from dark green to lighter green/yellow
Pick firm, ripen at home at room temperature for 3-7 days

How to pick Peaches Correctly

Instructions

Picking Technique:

Cradle the fruit gently in your hand
Lift upward and give a slight twist
If ripe, it will release easily
DO NOT grab with fingers and pull down – this bruises the fruit

IMPORTANT: Some peaches suffer from “split pit” – pit breaks into pieces. These are usually larger, lopsided, and may have an opening at the stem. Toss these to the ground.

Other Fruits Timing and Availability

Our summer tree fruits ripen in succession from late June through September, giving you fresh fruit options throughout the growing season. These fruits are primarily sold pre-picked at our farm market on Highway 12, but we open for u-pick when crops are abundant.

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