Ambrosia musk melons from Weiser Farm – fragrant, sweet and juicy orange flesh melons – nothing says summer better.  At many area markets

Green okra from Xiong Pao Her

Green Kadota and Black Mission figs from Murray Farm at the Santa Monica Wednesday market; also Torrance and Hollywood.  Fig season is here and there are other varieties to choose from so enjoy them while you can

Yellow, orange, red and green bell peppers; slender Japanese and Chinese eggplant are delicious summer veggies and medfly host material, so they will stay under wraps till the quarantine is lifted – presumably by late August.  Xiong Pao Her and other Hmong farmers; all Santa Monica markets and many area markets

Elephant Garlic from Tutti Frutti Farm is a little milder than smaller garlic.  Wednesday Santa Monica; Sunday Hollywood