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Pluots are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber, and disease-fighting phytonutrients and antioxidants. Just as important is what they don't have: fat, cholesterol or sodium. You can always tell when a pluot is perfect for eating by its sweet, fruity fragrance.

Peacotum are a triple hybrid mix of peach, apricot and plum created by Zaiger's Genetics, world-famous for hybridization using natural methods instead of genetic modification. The dense, juicy flesh of the peacotum is similar to a necatrine and depending on its ripeness (look for yellow skin with a nice blush) the fruit can be either sweet or somewhat sour. At its flavorful peak (figure around mid-August) a bite of peacotum tastes a lot like fruit punch.

Nectaplum are a mix between nectarines and plums. These fruits are only available about four weeks mid-summer so grab some while you can. Best bet is to check your local farmer's market. A nectaplum has a smooth, dusky red skin with white succulent flesh that is both sweet and spicy, with low acidity and when cut open it drips sweet and super-juicy.

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