Fruit

Pyrus pyrifolia commonly known as the Asian pear can be grown in Eastern Europe too

Nashi or the Asian pear comes from a three that has the same name – Asian pear. It is fruit that looks little bit like a regular pear and it grows in the temperate climate zone and therefore it is…

Prickly pear – an interesting addition to your diet

Have you ever eaten a cactus? A somewhat unusual question, right? Well, you wouldn’t have many chances actually because not many supermarkets carry assortment of cactuses. Nevertheless, they exist and are called cactus figs and you can find them in…

Seeds, pits and stones– what you can eat and what you cannot

Fruit stones, pits or seeds are frequently discussed topics because many seeds contain a mixture of various enzymes and other substances beneficial to the human body. We can eat some of them but we should avoid certain types. Some seeds…

You can grow a pomegranate in our part of the world too

Pomegranate is gaining more and more popularity in our corner of the world and many people are looking for a ways to grow their own pomegranate “at home”. It possible but you must make sure that the tree is not…

Lychee – a delicious fruit with a specific taste

Chinese lychee (Litci chinensis, Sonnerat) is also known as the “delicious plum”. This exotic fruit comes from China and Indochina. Under the thin skin you will find delicious juicy fruits which some people compare with canned tangerines. But the taste…

How to cut a pineapple and keep as much of the flesh as possible

Pineapple is a great treat during the Christmas season and it is full of vitamins our body needs so much especially during the winter. It is loaded with enzymes that break down proteins, so our bodies can utilize proteins more…

Pitahaya aka pitaya – Many of us think that it comes from Asia

We know that this fruit is very interesting, maybe because it is linked to various myths and inaccurate tales. But to think that Pitahaya comes from Asia is simply not true. The way pitahaya came to our tables is somewhat…

Try growing an undemanding plant – shadwood

Are you looking for a plant that will give you plenty of great fruit and can grow in any soil? If so, then bet on shadwood (Amelanchier). This plant will give you a rich harvest of great sweet fruits in…

Mini kiwis are worth planting: They taste great

When people think of an exotic fruit, they may think of kiwi. Would you not agree? Yes, this fruit is great and exotic and it is available in stores all year round. But many of us simply do not want…

How to spray fruit trees correctly

Fruit tree spraying during the spring is very important, as it can effectively protect trees from infections and unpleasant diseases that could even prevent healthy growth. Let us look at individual diseases of fruit trees in terms of spraying and…