Like the related lucuma, the canistel can be eaten fresh, and has the texture of a hard-boiled egg yolk. How long does it take for Canistel to fruit? Gently place the tree into the hole and cover with soil. Water thoroughly. Depending upon the age of the planted sapling, treesRead More →

The more concentrated sugar and calories in fruit juice can lead to obesity and inappropriate weight gain. Excessive weight gain is associated with high blood pressure, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and other negative health issues later in life. What is the healthiest juice to drink? The 9 Healthiest Types of JuiceRead More →

While monk fruit is exponentially sweeter than sugar, erythritol is somewhat less sweet than the glucose that forms its base. Both sweeteners can cause a slight “cooling” sensation if used a lot in a dessert recipe. … You can purchase 100% pure erythritol or a monk fruit-erythritol blend that isRead More →

To answer the question “Does fruit cause weight gain?” – No, fruit is not the cause of weight gain. Studies show that even adding fruit into the diet is associated with weight loss. Are sugars from fruit bad for weight loss? Additionally, the high fiber and polyphenol content of fruitsRead More →

So by adding kiwifruit to your breakfast, you not only gain extra flavor, but also an amazing dose of vitality — energizing, filling and healthful. Fortunately, it’s easy to incorporate kiwi into your breakfast. Why kiwi is good for skin? One of the biggest advantages kiwi offers is its uncannyRead More →

‘UGLI’ is a registered trademark of Cabel Hall Citrus Limited, under which it markets the fruit, the name being a variation of the word “ugly”, which refers to the fruit’s unsightly appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside. Where are ugli fruits found?Read More →

One way of limiting a tree’s height is by shaping it like a tulip, regulating the trunk’s vertical growth. Once you prune the tree into this shape if you wish to maintain your tree low, remove or prune vigorous roots over the height, pruning 50% of all new growth inRead More →

Introduced to Japan in the 7th century, and cultivated from the 10th century, the persimmon is the country’s national fruit, with innumerable haikus dedicated to it. The Greek “dios” (“divine”) and “pyros” (“wheat”, “grain”), though it is a berry, give the fruit its genus name. Are persimmons native to Japan?Read More →

Do you need a male and female plant to produce passionfruit? No. All passionfruit flowers have a male part (stamen) and female part (pistil) which both play a part in pollination. What pollinates passionfruit? Honey bees and carpenter bees (Xylocopa sonorina) are the primary pollinators of passionfruit; when abundant theRead More →