Peach.

A peach is a round stone fruit with a soft, fuzzy skin in shades of yellow and red. Inside, the flesh is golden or pale, very juicy, and sweet with a floral smell. A ripe peach is messy in the best way, and you'll want a plate or a napkin. The stone in the middle is large and rough.

Peaches keep ripening after they're picked, which helps, since they often arrive firm. Leave them on the counter for a day or two and they soften and smell stronger. A paper bag with a ripe banana speeds that up.

Ways to use it

• Eat a ripe peach whole, or slice it over yogurt or cereal.
• Grill halves until lightly marked and serve with ice cream.
• Add slices to a salad with leaves, soft cheese and a little vinegar.
• Bake sliced peaches with a crumble topping, or cook them down into a jam.

Storing it

Firm peaches stay out of the fridge until they ripen. When the flesh gives a little near the stem, put them in the fridge and eat them within a few days. Cut peach browns quickly, so a short dip in diluted lemon juice helps if it has to wait.

Where it comes from

Grown to certified organic standards. The certificate for each lot is shown when you trace your pack.

Every pack will carry a lot code. Enter it on the Trace your pack page and you will see the farms in that lot, the harvest date and the certificate.