This month in Northern Hemisphere: Focus on peak season items for maximum sweetness and flavor. Off-season produce may require longer transport and have flavor loss.
Apple
Early autumn apples
๐ก Honeycrisp, Gala starting
Grape
Early grape season
๐ก Dark = sweeter
Pear
Early pears arriving
๐ก Ripen at room temperature
Fig
Peak season
๐ก Very soft when ripe
Blackberry
Late summer
๐ก Quality declining
Plum (very late)
Very end of season
Watermelon (late)
Late season
Cantaloupe (late)
Late season
Stone Fruit
Season ended