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June's fresh superfruits/ What are they and how to choose them

2025-06-06 21:46:00, Kuriozitete CNA

June is the first official month of summer. And usually when we think of summer, our minds immediately go to colors, not only in our wardrobe, but also in the colors we serve on our plates.

Below, you will find which fruits should fill your basket this month and some tips from AgroWeb.org for their maintenance and selection.

Melon
If there is one fruit that best represents the sweetness of summer, it is melon.

The taste and sensation of freshness and sweetness make melon the king of summer fruit.

According to AgroWeb.org data, the area with the largest supply of melons, as well as watermelons, is Divjaka.

The local melon brings the best ratio between quality and value in the purchase.

How to choose?
The best indicator of a melon is its color. The bottom of the fruit should be golden, not green. The melon should have a very good flavor.

How to store it?
Melon has a long shelf life even after it has been harvested, provided it is stored at room temperature.

If you like them cold, keep them in the refrigerator overnight, but if you keep them longer they will start to soften and rot.

Additional tips: Melon is very sweet, so you can combine it with other saltier ingredients to balance the flavor, like ham or cheese.

Peaches, nectarines
Peaches and nectarines are the queens of the summer season. The only difference is that peaches are firmer and fluffier and nectarines have smoother skin.

Those who are most passionate about these fruits may argue that the taste of peaches is much stronger, while that of nectarines and apricots has nuances of citrus flavor.

The city of Elbasan holds the first place in the country for the production of peaches and apricots.

How to choose them?
The best way to choose the best peaches and apricots is by their color.

The more orange they are, the sweeter and better they are. But above all, AgroWeb.org's advice is that what you should trust most is your sense of smell.

The best peaches and nectarines have an irresistible aroma.

How to store them?
Ideal peaches and apricots continue to ripen even after they've been picked, so don't worry too much if the fruit is a little firm at first.

But don't put them in the refrigerator before they have softened and become more fragrant.

Additional tips: For a better compote or jam, you should remove the skin from peaches, while with apricots it is not necessary.

Cherries
June is undoubtedly the month of cherries. Although they have already hit the market, their peak ripening reaches precisely this month with the cherries of Berat, Peshkopia and Korça.

The end of May also marks the arrival of cherries on the market, which are distinguished by their dark color and slightly more pungent flavor.

How to choose cherries?
Look for cherries with smooth, shiny skin. The darker the red color, the better the cherry, as it indicates that it is fully ripe.

With white cherries, make sure they are as transparent and golden in color as possible.

Also check the tails; they should be green and flexible, and when stored, they will turn a cherry-brown color.

How to store cherries?
Put them in the refrigerator, well insulated. They can last up to several weeks this way, or at least in theory, since you'll most likely have eaten them by then.