Pomegranates
The San Joaquin Valley's long, hot summers make it the center of U.S. pomegranate production. Early varieties start in August, and Wonderful, the main variety, runs from late September or October through December, with storage fruit into January.
- Available
- August to January
- Grown in
- San Joaquin Valley: Fresno, Tulare and Kern counties
- Varieties
- Granada, Early Foothill, Early Wonderful, Wonderful
- Packaging
- 2-layer carton (about 26 lb), sized by count from 16 to 36. Arils available on request.
- Category
- Fruit
Varieties and counts change every few weeks through the season. The office can tell you what came in this morning.
Varieties and when they run
| Variety | What to expect | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Granada | Early season. Lighter red, milder and less tart than Wonderful. | August to September |
| Early Foothill | Early season. Medium-red skin, soft seeds, sweet juice. | August to September |
| Early Wonderful | A Wonderful-type that ripens a few weeks ahead of the main crop. | September to October |
| Wonderful | Main season. Deep red skin and arils, rich tart-sweet juice. The standard for retail and juicing. | October to January |
Buying notes
Pomegranates do not ripen after picking, so late-harvested fruit eats best. They store for weeks at 41 F and high humidity; sizing moves from large to small over the season, so tell us which counts you need.
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- Available
- October to December
- Varieties
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- Packaging
- Fuyu: 2-layer box (about 22 lb) or single-layer tray, sized by count.
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- Available
- May to January
- Varieties
- Flame Seedless, Sweet Celebration, Scarlet Royal and more
- Packaging
- 18 to 19 lb carton, bagged or clamshell.
Green and White Grapes
Green grapes follow the same path as the reds: Coachella fruit in June, then the San Joaquin Valley from July through December.
- Available
- June to January
- Varieties
- Sugraone (Superior Seedless), Ivory (Summer Crunch), Thompson Seedless and more
- Packaging
- 18 to 19 lb carton, bagged or clamshell.