Pawpaw fruit contains high concentrations of annonacin, which is toxic to nerve cells. In addition there have been case reports of possibly related nerve toxicity. Therefore, chronic use should be avoided. Is pawpaw safe to eat? Eating the fruit might cause hives, nausea, vomiting, headache, or faintness in some people. American pawpaw extract might cause […]
Category: Fruits
Do Pawpaws Ripen If Picked Green?
The exterior of the fruit should look yellow or yellow-green over most of the fruit. Fully green papayas can be harvested, but when you pick them at this stage, they don’t ripen well afterward. Can you ripen green Pawpaws? Simply placing your papaya into a paper bag and folding or rolling closed will ripen the […]
How Can You Tell If A Pawpaw Tree Is Male Or Female?
Agree with Kellie, generally the male tree produces only male flowers which are hanging down from stalks. The flower look like long bell shape with filamentous anthers. Female tree produces only female flower which are white or yellow in color with visible ovary at the base , stamens in the middle but without stigma. Do […]
Do Raisins Grow?
Traditionally raisin grapes are hand cut and laid out in the sun on trade paper. They will sit out there in the sun to dry then get rolled up. This is a very labor intensive process. On our farm we use a different method called “dry on the vine.” We train our canes (that is […]
What Is The Most Common Strawberry?
Garden. Garden strawberries are the most common U.S. variety. They are large berries that can stand up to less than ideal growing conditions and have a recognized traditional strawberry flavor. What are the 3 types of strawberries? 3 Basic Types of Strawberries 1 • June-Bearing Strawberry Varieties. June-bearing varieties initiate fruit buds in fall and […]
How Can You Tell If A Strawberry Is Sweet?
Check for a bright red color Color is a major factor involved in picking strawberries. If there’s any whiteness found around the stems, the berries were not picked at peak ripeness. The brighter the color, the sweeter the strawberry. Which strawberries are the sweetest? The Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is one of the sweetest fruits […]
What Is The Most Expensive Strawberry?
The strawberry world is abuzz with rumors and stories of a strawberry worth almost $500. The Japanese strawberry farmer, Mikio Okuda, has been growing strawberries for 45 years and took the world by storm with the stable development of his Bijin-Hime (“Beautiful Princess”) Strawberry. How much is the most expensive strawberries? Oishii made waves last […]
Which Variety Of Strawberry Is Best?
Strawberry ‘Royal Sovereign’ It might not produce the biggest strawberries or provide the richest harvests, but the sweet, aromatic flavour of this old variety is widely considered the best of any strawberry. ‘Royal Sovereign’ is self-fertile variety, which means you only need one plant for fruits. Which variety of strawberries is the sweetest? The Alpine […]
Do Bell Peppers Grow On Trees?
In the wild it can often be found growing on trees; cultivated plants are usually supported by a pole or trellis. Leaves grow from the stem, six to eight inches apart on alternate sides, the leaf nodes also send out short, hanging spikes which carry the small flowers. What does bell peppers grow on? The […]
Are Red And Green Bell Peppers The Same?
Red bell peppers are simply ripened green peppers, although the Permagreen variety maintains its green color even when fully ripe. As such, mixed colored peppers also exist during parts of the ripening process. Which is better green or red bell peppers? Red peppers pack the most nutrition, because they’ve been on the vine longest. Green […]
Which Us State Produces The Most Cantaloupe?
California. The largest producing States are California (58 percent) and Arizona (26 percent). The United States imports over one-third of the cantaloupes consumed in the country. What state is known for cantaloupe? In the U.S., California is the largest producer of cantaloupes producing almost three times as much as Arizona, the second largest producing state. […]
What Disease Can You Get From Cantaloupe?
The CDC has issued a nationwide warning for consumers to avoid fruit “marketed as cantaloupes harvested in the Rocky Ford region.” Listeria monocytogenes bacteria cause a disease called listeriosis. Listeriosis primarily affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and people with a weakened immune system. Can I get sick from cantaloupe? If you feel ill within […]
What Do They Call A Cantaloupe In South Africa?
spanspek. In South Africa her memory even lives on in the name of a fruit: the cantaloupe or rock melon is called spanspek in South Africa. What is another name for cantaloupe? What is another word for cantaloupe? melon muskmelon rock melon winter melon rockmelon Is rockmelon and cantaloupe the same? ➢ Cantaloupe is called […]
Are Blue Bell Peppers Real?
Most Bell Peppers are harvested when still green. Bell Peppers are also available in other colours such as blue, brown, orange, purple, red and yellow. Red is by far the most common other colour, followed closely by orange and yellow. Are there such thing as blue peppers? One of the most beautiful of both ornamental […]
Where Are White Bell Peppers Grown?
Today White bell peppers are most often grown by smaller, local farms and can be spotted at local farmer’s markets, specialty grocers, and grown in home gardens in North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Is there white bell peppers? The White Bell Pepper is a translucent white to pale yellow […]
Where Did The Name Bell Pepper Come From?
The name ‘bell pepper’ can be traced as far back as the Columbus days (1400’s), describing not chillies, but peppers, and they had the shape of a bell. They can be green, red, orange or gold in color, starting off as green and then changing color. How did bell peppers get their name? We know […]
Where Does The Us Get Bell Peppers From?
The majority of bell pepper imports to the United States come from Mexico, which is the second largest producer of bell peppers worldwide. Imports from Mexico accounted for about 72% of total bell pepper imports to the United States in 2000, and 87% in 2015. Where do bell peppers come from in the US? Today, […]
Does Pomegranate Survive Winter?
Pomegranate is common to the tropics, subtropics and subtemperate regions and is well adapted to areas with hot, dry summers. It is considerably more cold hardy than citrus; some can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 degrees but others may be damaged at 18 degrees. Does a pomegranate tree lose its leaves in winter? Do […]
Can I Get Pomegranates Year Round?
Until recently, America’s pomegranate lovers could indulge their passion for its ruby-red seeds for less than half the year. Now, the trendy fresh fruit that’s packed with health benefits will be available in the United States year-round. Can I buy pomegranates all year round? Short but Sweet Pomegranate Season Most pomegranates grown in the United […]
Can We Eat Pomegranate In Winter Season?
Add pomegranates to your winter diet and enjoy the health benefits and the sweet-sour taste of every scrumptious seed. You can even down a glass of pomegranate juice if you’re on the go this winter. Can pomegranate be eaten in winter? Pomegranates are packed with nutrients and well worth the labor of getting into them. […]