Above the Fruited Brain

The news came out today that the fabulous Capital Nursery is going out.

Thinking a lot about fruity things ...

And harvesting patterns ...

Apples: July-early November
Apricots: May-June for most varieties
Avocados: autumn-spring in California
Blueberries: 60-80 days after blooming
Cherries: May-July

Citrus: Year round in mild climates
Figs: First crop June & July; second crop in September in CA
Gooseberries: Late spring-summer
Nectarines: June-September (as early as April in milder climates)
Peaches: June-September (as early as April in milder climates)
Pears: July-late October
Plums: June-August
Raspberries: Early summer; everbearers can produce into autumn

Boy, are we in trouble.

{Sources: Sunset Western Garden Book; Sunset's How to Grow Fruits, Nuts, and BerriesSee more}