Researchers have come up with a blue strawberry by splicing them with Fish genes! - Scientists are genetically modifying strawberries in order to let them resist freezing temperatures better. They are doing it by artificial transfer of genes from a species of fish called the Arctic Flounder Fish.
The Arctic Flounder Fish produces an anti-freeze that permits it to protect...
Well, celery is a cheap vegetable to buy and fussy to grow. Few gardeners try to grow celery because it is cheap to buy and fussy to grow. But it does taste good and fresh if you grow you're own, and frankly, traditional methods of growing celery are fussier than they need to be. Blanching the celery to produce...
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Jack fruit is well believed to have originated in the mountainous region of the Western Ghats of the Indian peninsula. It is supposed to have spread from India to other tropical countries such as Malaysia, Burma, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Brazil, Jamaica, etc.
Jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is one of the most important underutilized fruit belonging to the family “Moraceae” and...
Benefits of Soursop Fruits. Soursop, also known as guanabana, is a tropical fruit known for its unique flavor and potential health benefits. The taste of Soursop is described as a mix of strawberry and pineapple, with sour citrus undertones that contrast with its creamy base flavor, similar to coconut or banana.
Soursop, also known as "graviola," is widely recognized for its healing...
I have great respect for Broccoli because it appreciates the cool climate in which we live. In a long, cold spring, a summer with little sun, or a fall with no Indian summer, there is always Broccoli and all it asks is that I keep up with the picking. Gladly I can keep up with the picking and make...
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Pineapples are a tropical fruit that grows on a plant of the same name. The fruit is large, spiky, and has a tough, waxy skin that is usually a dark greenish-brown or yellowish-brown color. Inside, the fruit is sweet and juicy, with a fibrous, edible core and a crown of spiky green leaves at the top. Pineapples are commonly...
There are so many Health Benefits of Apricot. It is naturally beautifully orange-colored fruits full of beta-carotene and fiber that are one of the first signs of summer. Apricots are grown in many countries of the world, but they’re most popular in countries of North America, South America, and New Zealand. However, dried and canned apricots are available year-round,...
Well, crops in Succession Planting is a good way to make the most of your precious garden space. Sometimes it means planting several successions of the same crop. However, in the small plan, there is a spring carrot crop planted together with radishes to shade the carrot seedlings, then a summer carrot crop planted in another spot to mature...
There are countless health benefits of Pomegranates. This is a magical fruit that is often forgotten by most people when they buy their weekly groceries. This super delicious fruit contains tiny seeds that are actually richly healthy and assist in preventing the onset of particular common diseases. Pomegranate has a leathery texture on the outside that may be orange-yellow,...
Like fruit, Eat More Vegetables are packed full of antioxidants that help our bodies fight free radicals. The catch is that as soon as they are harvested. They begin to lose their essential nutritional value and when they are cooked, they lose more. To get the full benefit, it is important to buy them as fresh vegetables. Then use...
Apricots are native to the mountains of Asia and need freezing weather during their dormant period. Though quite a cold-hardy, they are happiest in long-summer areas in Zones 6 – 8, especially the west coast. Since they bloom very early in spring, they don’t thrive in areas such as New England where spring weather is erratic and can kill...
Parsnip takes some patience. The seeds are slow sprouting, the plants are slow-growing, and the whole crop can take a good year to produce if you do it right. But they’re easy, pest-free, and well worth the wait. They look like white carrots but are fatter on top and skinnier on the bottom.
The Parsnip's texture is somewhat potato-like,...
Pulp: What to do with it
Here are some of the additional benefits of the juicing revolution - all the things you can do with the pulp of your juiced fruits and vegetables. Despite knowing how many things you could do with leftover pulp; I feel guilty about not using it all! Putting together this section of the best uses...
Ruby Roman Grapes Introduction: These are a type of table grape that is known for its sweet taste and deep red color. The grapes are large and round, with a thick skin that is easy to peel. They are a popular choice for eating fresh, but they can also be used for making juice, wine, and jams.
Ruby Roman grapes...
How to Grow Basil Herbs "Ocimum Basilicum"? The Basil Herbs are all good for cooking and are handsome to look at. They’re only a snip and a taste of the vast world you can learn more about from the specialty herb of Basil that will give you the makings of a kitchen herb garden. Add to them any special...
Black Walnut, “Juglans nigra”, is a species of deciduous tree in the walnut family, Juglandaceae, native to North America. This stately forest tree ranges from Massachusetts to Minnesota and Nebraska, south to Florida and Texas. It does best in rich loamy soil and is often seen along fences, roadsides, and the borders of woods.
Squirrels and other animals buried...
Cantaloupe Health Benefits and Nutrition - Cantaloupe, also known as muskmelon, is a delicious and nutritious fruit that is packed with a variety of health benefits. One of the main benefits of cantaloupe is that it is a good source of vitamins and minerals. Cantaloupe is an excellent source of vitamin A, which is important for maintaining healthy vision,...
Fruits are an integral part of our life. Different fruits have numerous benefits to human life. Some fruits are really beneficial for the fat person who wants to reduce weight. Here're 10 Fruitful Foods That Burns Fat Fast.
Apples: Apples are rich in powerful antioxidants and other supplements. However; it contains Pectin which helps out to decrease the fat...
Fruits are undeniably one of nature's most nutrient-rich foods. They contain an extensive variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help good health and prevent disease. Despite the several benefits offered by fruits, they are highly perishable and don't have a longer shelf life, which in results a lot of wasted food and money.
Since the chemical composition of...
Ghost apple, or white apple, is a brand-new, one-of-a-kind variety from Zaiger Genetics. The ghost apple is a small tree that is often grown for its edible properties. It produces apples with practically white skin (called "pomes" in botanical terminology) and white flesh that are ready to be picked in the early to mid-summer. The flowering season is early spring,...
Mint is such a powerful flavoring that you don't use it for very many things, but when you need it, everyone is glad to have some around. We stuff large handfuls into jugs of iced tea before it’s iced. So the tea will absorb more flavors, and sprinkle small snippets of it into cold mixed fruit or in homemade...
Papaya Shrinks Prostate Cancer Risk by 63 percent and that’s the benefit seen by men in this study. When they ate 390 grams of papaya per week that’s half a large papaya and carries just 200 calories. How does papaya provide such health benefits? It is an extremely rich source of the three anti-cancer super nutrients beta-carotene, lycopene, and...
Pyracantha is the scientific name for firethorn plants, an evergreen plant that is easy to grow and provides seasonal interest and berries can handle the simple care of firethorn bush. Pyracantha is a genus of large, thorny evergreen shrubs in the family Rosaceae, with common names firethorn or pyracantha are native to an area extending from Southwest Europe east...
Origin and history: Date plum (Diospyros lotus) is among the lesser-known members of the persimmon genus (in the ebony family, Ebenaceae). But they are native to much of temperate Asia, especially China, along with Japan and the Himalayas. A common fruit tree, rootstock, and other useful products are produced from it in mixed mountain forests.
Description: A small or medium-sized tree...
Blueberries are so healthy, highly rich in nutrition, and decrease the risk of colon cancer. It is excellent for brain power and decreases belly fat. The antioxidants in the blueberry increase our energy levels and immune system.
This is really the world’s best healthy food. Blueberries seeds are inside the fruit, and it takes very small work to separate...