Futuristic Fruit

When I planned the fruit garden I tried to get old varieties of fruit and vines. I was lucky to get most of the older varieties and could steer clear of the new hybrids. The old varieties gives the garden a historical authenticity.

I might not want the new varieties of fruit in our garden but it does not stop me from being curious about their taste. I have to admit I cannot get myself to buy the yellow and orange watermelons it just seems wrong.

I love markets to see what people do with food and what is new on the fresh produce stand. I normally buy vegetables and fruit that I do not grow in the garden. I feel sorry for my Ginger and cannot get myself to harvest them but I do enjoy the sweet smell of their flowers in the herb garden at dusk. I always buy ginger, asparagus and mushrooms and colourful fruit and vegetables that appeals to me visually

Fruit and Vegetables from the Market

When I walked through the Earth Fair Market in Cape Town today I came across Nectarcots at the fruit stall. They look like big apricots and I deduced from the name that it must be a cross between a nectarine and an apricot. Curious to taste what it tastes like I bought some. I expected more of an apricot taste according to the look but I have to say it tastes to me like a hairless yellow cling peach.

Nectarcots

The pip is that of a peach as well. I enjoyed them and they are sweet and I like yellow cling peaches but I doubt if I will buy them again,they do not beat a proper yellow cling peach.

Looks and tastes like a Yellow Cling Peach

Curious about their origin I researched them and discovered a farm in Washington, USA that devotes a large part of their orchards to growing these new fruits by grafting one onto the other. They have a white Apricot, an Aprium (Apricot and Plum), a Nectar-Plum (Nectarine and Plum) and many other types of futuristic fruit.

A Bouquet of Fruit and Vegetables

I enjoy old fashioned fruit with names that reminds me of places I have been and people I have known.