Grapefruit are tropical plants that only thrive in warm days and nights. California, Texas and Florida are world renown for their groves, but it originally came from Barbados where grapefruits were dubbed "the forbidden fruit". Some grapefruit have been growing in the USA for 150 … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Nectarine
Nectarines which are a close relative of the peach originated in China over 2,000 years ago. The Spanish most likely introduced the United States to the nectarine. 95% of the nectarines grown in the United States are grown in California. There are over 150 different varieties of … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Cranberry
Cranberries are a native North American fruit. They were first cultivated in 1815 in Massachusetts. There are several varieties of cranberries including: American, European, Mountain, and Highbush. Growing Cranberries Cranberries are mostly grown as a commercial crop. They grow … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Peaches
Growing Peaches Peaches originate from the China mainland. Alexander the Great brought them back to Greece. They survive well in temperate climates across the Mediterranean and the Spaniards introduced them to the Americas. Grown on trees, peaches have three growth stages. The … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Oranges
Oranges are round citrus fruits that grow best in tropical climates and are harvested in late fall or early winter. There are a variety of oranges. Most common are the sweet oranges or Citrus sinensis. These are the Navel, Mandarin, Valencia and Jaffa varieties. A new hybrid, … [Read more...]
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