PRODUCE MARKET IN BELLEVUE, WA
FRESH PRODUCE AND MORE
Come see what's fresh at our produce market in Bellevue, WA! For over 30 years, Newcastle Fruit & Produce Co. has been offering an exceptional selection of quality fruits and veggies picked at peak ripeness, with a focus on local. Throughout the season, we offer a selection of unique fruit and vegetables that you won't find anywhere else.
YAKIMA-GROWN BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES
THE ULTIMATE SLICING TOMATO
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Our first delivery of Yakima Beefsteak tomatoes has finally arrived!
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Meaty and sweet, Yakima beefsteak tomatoes pack a flavorful punch and shine in sandwiches, summer salads, and so much more. We'll be receiving new deliveries regularly until the season ends.
PRODUCE FRESH SHEET
Late summer means local stone fruit, melons, tomatoes, and corn here at the market! Fresh from the farm to the market, you'll want to stop by and savor the best of the season.
YAKIMA-GROWN PRESIDENT PLUMS
WASHINGTON-GROWN
NECTAPLUMS
LOCAL SWEET DREAM PEACHES (YELLOW FLESH)
LOCAL SEEDLESS RED WATERMELONS
LOCAL HEIRLOOM SARAH'S CHOICE CANTALOUPES
WASHINGTON-GROWN FRIAR PLUMS
YAKIMA-GROWN FLAVOR GRENADE PLUMCOTS
LOCAL SWEET DONUT PEACHES (YELLOW FLESH)
LOCAL SEEDLESS YELLOW WATERMELONS
LOCAL FRESH-PICKED BI-COLOR SWEET CORN
WASHINGTON-GROWN EMPRESS PLUMS
LOCAL NECTAFIRE DONUT NECTARINES
LOCAL SEEDLESS BLACK WATERMELONS
LOCAL HEIRLOOM ATHENA CANTALOUPES
HATCH CHILE ROASTING
HURRY! THE SEASON IS COMING TO A CLOSE.
WHAT MAKES HATCH CHILES SPECIAL?
Named for the Hatch Valley in southern New Mexico, Hatch chiles are long green chiles (capsicum anuum) with a distinct smoky, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor. This unique, robust flavor profile comes from the land where the chiles are grown: the Hatch Valley, New Mexico.
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​No other location can duplicate the conditions of the land where Hatch chiles are grown. Running along a stretch of the Rio Grande, the soil of the Hatch Valley benefits from the concentration of the mineral deposits from the river. The resulting mineral-rich soil composition is specific to this river valley and is a crucial building block of their fantastic flavor.
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Climate also plays a role: the fluctuations in temperature (hot days and cool nights) cause the plants to concentrate their sugars and capsaicin (the heat molecules), resulting in a depth of flavor that you won't find in any other chile. Short version: if the chile is not grown in the Hatch valley, it isn't a Hatch chile. And if it isn't a Hatch chile, you're missing out on a delicious flavor experience!
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​Hatch chiles start out green and turn red as they age. Green chiles are best for fresh preparations, while red chile is best for drying and using in chile powder or rehydrating for dishes such as chile colorado.
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​Hatch chile season is from late July to September, when the chiles are harvested. You can prolong the season at home by roasting your chiles and freezing them for later use. They'll last for about 12 months in the freezer.
ROASTING SCHEDULE
Fri &Sat: 11am-5pm | Sundays: 11am-4pm
LATE-SEASON LOCAL SWEETHEART CHERRIES
GET 'EM BEFORE THEY'RE GONE!
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The end of the local cherry season is near, but not just yet. We just picked up our last fresh-picked crop of Sweetheart cherries from Wenatchee, and once they're gone, they're gone until next season.
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If you love cherries, now is the time to enjoy them!
MAKE THE MOST OF MELON SEASON
Summer is not summer unless you've enjoyed a sweet, refreshing watermelon, especially on a hot and sunny day! There are several types of watermelons commercially available: seedless, seeded, mini/personal, yellow flesh, and orange flesh. They all offer varying degrees of sweetness and appearance.
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We currently have seedless, seeded, and yellow flesh varieties at the market. Need help choosing one? Check out our guide or just ask one of our team members.
YOUR GUIDE TO PICKING THE BEST SUMMER FRUIT
