Peaches are the most common commercially grown fruit in the Valley.

Apricots, nectarines and plums grow abundantly in local gardens.

If you pick ripe fruit, try to keep it in a single layer in your box.

Perfectly ripe soft stone fruit needs no accompaniment.

Go beyond dessert to savory salads and sauces for meat (especially pork).

Our season is short, so preserve the fruit when abundant.

See ediblephoenix.com/stonefruit for recipes.