Botanically, avocados are a fruit and more precisely a berry. Background Avocados are a member of the Lauraceae family and are native to Mexico and Central America. There are hundreds… read more →

There are approximately 200 varieties of mandarin oranges. Background Mandarins are a part of the Rutaceae botanical family. This botanical family includes many citrus fruits including grapefruit, orange, lemon, and… read more →

With over 3,000 varieties of pears worldwide, the Bartlett pear is the most commonly eaten variety in the United States. Background Pears belong to the Rosaceae botanical family which also… read more →

A cherry tree begins producing fruit at four years of age. It will then produce 30-50 quarts of cherries per year. Background Cherries are part of the Rosaceae botanical family.… read more →

Bananas are the most consumed fruit in the United States, followed by strawberries and grapes. Background Banana is a member of the botanical family Musaceae which also includes plantain. The… read more →

Fun fact: Date palms can grow up to 75 feet high and are able to produce fruit for 40-50 years. Background Dates are the edible fruit grown on a date… read more →

There are over 200 species of raspberry. Depending on the variety, raspberries can be red, purple, black or golden in color. Background Raspberry is a member of the Rosaceae botanical… read more →

The largest turnip ever grown was by Damien Allard in Canada — it weighed 63 lbs. and 14 oz. (29 kg). Background: Turnip is a member of the Brassicaceae botanical… read more →

Jackfruit is the largest fruit grown on a tree. One jackfruit can weight 10-100 lbs. Background: Jackfruit is a member of the Moraceae botanical family which also includes figs, mulberry,… read more →

Fun Fact Hemp was first grown in North America in the 1600’s to produce ropes, sails and clothing. About Hemp Seeds Today, hemp has many uses including oil and seeds… read more →