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Cherries	These are small, round, dark red stone fruit which grows on trees in small clusters. Early varieties are Bins, Lambert and Van. Late varieties are Lapins and Sweethearts. Cherries are available late June to July.
Apricots	Apricots are stone fruit that is light yellow to strong orange in color. this fruit is generally round in shape and ranges in different sizes. The flesh is soft and juicy. Apricots are eaten fresh, canned, frozen, dried or used in jams. Available in July.
Nectarine	Similar to a peach but with a thin, smooth skin and firm flesh. Great for eating raw. The skin is characterized by a medium to full red blush on golden yellow background. Available from August.
Peaches	This is a round juicy fruit with downy, yellowish red skin and a rough stone. There are many varieties of clingstone and freestone peaches which are grown in the Similkameen. Great for eating raw as well as baking, cooking and canning. Available in August.
Plums	This is a round fruit with a hard stone. It is sweet and juicy. Colors and sizes depend on variety. Great for raw eating. Available from July - August.
Prunes	Italian prune plums are a medium size fruit with dark skin and semi-sweet flesh. Great for eating raw and very nice when dried. Available August - September
Asian Pears	Asian pears are crisp in texture, super juicy and sweet. Depending on variety, the skin on an Asian pear can be smooth and shiny or russeted with colors ranging from green to yellow to brown.