Cherries
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Sweet
varieties are the most popular in BC and include the premium strains
of Lapin and Sweetheart. Our cherries mature in late June and are available
through July and August. The Okanagan Similkameen Co-op is the designated
Cherry Packer among the four large Fruit Cooperatives in B.C. |
Prunes
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Italian
prune plums have a long history in B.C. and are typically harvested
in August and September. This traditional variety is medium sized with
dark skin and semi-sweet flesh. OSC is the designated Prune packer among
the four large Fruit Cooperatives in B.C. |
Apricots
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This
fruit has been around for centuries and is typically grown in warmer
climates. In Canada the South Okanagan is the only growing area with
mild enough winters to successfully grow the many apricot varieties.
The fruit is smaller than a peach, with a drier flesh and colored orange-yellow
when ripe. |
Peaches
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Like
apricots peaches have a long history originating in Asia. There are
many varieties of clingstone and freestone peaches grown in the Southern
Okanagan. They have yellow or white flesh and the skin is a golden-yellow
when ripe. The appearance and amount of red blush is an indication of
variety rather than ripeness. |
Nectarines
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The
Nectarine is a fuzzless peach that first appeared as a chance seedling
in the U.S. in the 1700's. Most varieties are semi-freestone with yellow
flesh. The skin is characterized by a medium to full red blush on golden-yellow
background. |
