Author: Marilyn Medina

How Did The Pineapple Get To Hawaii?

The pineapple canning industry began in Baltimore in the mid-1860s and used fruit imported from the Caribbean. The export-based Hawaii pineapple industry was developed by an entrepreneurial group of California migrants who arrived in Hawaii in 1898 and the well-connected James D. Dole who arrived in 1899. Who took pineapples to Hawaii? No one knows […]

Is Pineapple A Berry Or A Citrus?

It grows when many fruit-producing flowers fuse to form a single fruit. So, it is a bunch of berries grown together in a central stalk and this makes pineapple, a berry! Is pineapple considered a berry? A pineapple is neither a pine nor an apple, but a fruit consisting of many berries that have grown […]

Which Plant Pest Commonly Affects Cabbage Plants?

Cutworms, imported cabbageworm, cabbage looper, diamondback moth larvae, and cross-striped cabbage worm can be each cause substantial damage to cabbage. These pests can cause serious damage to young transplants as well as causing serious leaf feeding damage to older plants. What are the most common pests on plants? 10 most Common Plant Pests Aphids. Aphids […]

Why Does My Cabbage Have Holes?

These small holes are telltale signs of the cabbage worm. Actually, the are several insects that cause this type of damage and are generally referred to as ‘cabbage worms’. This includes the imported cabbage worm, the diamondback caterpillar and cabbage looper. Can you eat cabbage that has holes in it? Fortunately, there’s good news! Greens […]

Why Is It So Hard To Grow Carrots?

Carrots are not difficult to grow, but the condition of the soil will impact their ability to thrive. In order for carrots to develop long, straight roots, they need to be planted in deep, loose, sandy soil without any stones. If your soil is compact or rocky, plant this root vegetable in raised beds or […]

Where Are Carrots Made?

Approximately 80-90% of U.S. carrots are grown in California. Other major producers include Michigan and Texas. The introduction of fresh cut and ‘baby carrots’ caused an upsurge in the popularity of carrots in the late 1980s. Carrots are high in beta-carotene, Vitamins C and K, potassium, and dietary fiber. What country is carrots made in? […]

Why Are My Carrots Growing Upwards?

Rocks and clods of dirt in the soil can also be problematic, causing carrot roots to grow crooked or to branch. When you prepare your beds for planting, sift through your soil and remove any rocks, clods, sticks, or large pieces of organic matter that have not broken down. Why are my carrots curling up? […]