About this episode

Dan discusses the latest summer produce including figs, plums, and corn, along with tips for selecting the best fruits and vegetables.

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man, on the produce table: early-season Santa Rosa-type plums, Japanese cucumbers, tamarillos, and the first California figs of the season. Find out what makes white peaches taste sweeter than yellow peaches, why organic bell pepper prices are so high right now, and get tips on how to pick the perfect pineapple and the perfect ear of corn. It's all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media. Check out AgLife Media today.

People in this episode

Host: Dan 'The Produce Man' Avakian

Topics covered

• summer produce
• fruit varieties
• organic pricing
• produce selection tips
• California agriculture

Keywords

• summer produce
• figs
• plums
• corn
• organic bell pepper
• fruit selection
• California figs

Sponsors

AgLife Media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Produce Industry Network

Products: Santa Rosa-type plums, Japanese cucumbers, tamarillos, California figs, white peaches, yellow peaches, organic bell pepper, pineapple, corn

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