Products Farm to Fork Blog Recipes About UsContact Us Summer Fruit Fruit FAQs Your Frequently Asked Questions What should I look for when selecting stone fruits? The peaches and nectarines I purchased are too firm to eat. What should I do? What is the difference between white and yellow peaches or nectarines? Are your summer fruits organic? What should I look for when selecting stone fruits? Stone fruit are their own kind of being. Unlike other fruits, stone fruit will not get sweeter after being picked, only softer and juicer, so you will want to look for tree-ripened fruits. Ripe peaches and nectarines will have a pleasant, sweet aroma and the fruit should be free of bruises and blemishes. They will also have a yellow-orange background or white background, with a red blush covering most of the fruit. Back To Top The peaches and nectarines I purchased are too firm to eat. What should I do? Simply allow your fruit to soften at room temperature or in a paper bag or on the counter for a day or two. Once it has softened to your preference, store it in the fridge until you are ready to eat. Back To Top What is the difference between white and yellow peaches or nectarines? The white variety has a pale-colored flesh and exterior compared with the yellow variety. The main difference is that white peaches and nectarines are sweeter with lower acid levels. Both are equally delicious! Back To Top Are your summer fruits organic? Yes! Our entire crop of peaches and nectarines are grown and certified organic and are sold under our Artisan Organics™ label. Most of our apricots are grown and certified organic, but we have conventional as well. Back To Top What’s in a name? Sustainability & Social Responsibility Stemilt History Frequently Asked Questions Get Fresh Updates from The Stem Blog Don't worry. We promise to only send you the yummy stuff. More Stemilt In Season Now Stemilt Retail Store Sincerely Fresh Gift Fruit Stemilt Creek Winery Store Locator Work With Us Careers For Growers For Our Trade Partners Employees © 2019 Stemilt Growers LLC. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions