Growing tropical fruits in California can be a daunting proposition, but few realize -- as I did -- that many tropical species can find a happy home less than a mile from the cool, foggy shores of San ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mangoes on a tree. Growing your own fruit is an excellent way to diversify a home garden. Determining which species to grow based ...

By-products from exotic fruit may represent a rich and untapped source of natural food ingredients, according to a new review. The review, published in Food Research International, highlights the ...

In order to minimize the risk of pests, diseases, and other environmental concerns, certain fruits are prohibited from being imported into the U.S. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...

Rambutan and lychee share a common lineage; the two fruits belong to the flowering species, soapberry (botanical name, Sapindaceae), which also includes longan, pulasan, and ackee. "They are both ...

If you are ready to venture into the world of exotic tropical fruit, consider planting a tree from the annonaceae or custard-apple family. Several tasty species are available and grow well here in ...

The world is full of incredible fruits, many of which you may have never heard of. While apples, bananas, and oranges are common in most households, plenty of lesser-known fruits offer unique flavors, ...

Walk into any Miami area backyard and you’re faced with a tropical forest of strange, fresh fruit. My father, a Cuban farmer (who on occasion also likes to watch Ultra videos), always grew the kind of ...

There's something undeniably alluring about using exotic fruits to create unique and refreshing cocktails. The combination of vibrant colours and exciting flavours can transport your taste buds to far ...

Paul Thomson, a self-taught botanist who co-founded the California Rare Fruit Growers organization and helped expand exotic fruit-growing in the state, has died. He was 91. Mr. Thomson died May 31 of ...