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Fruit Culture
 Websites presented in alphabetical order All About Cherimoya 
 "The cherimoya is a native of the Andes Mountain range in South America the mountain area between Colombia to Bolivia." This site provides images and basic information about this fruit, including what it tastes like, when it is ripe, and how to eat it. Also includes links to a few recipes featuring cherimoya and images of a cherimoya orchard. From a California ranch that grows cherimoyas. http://www.calimoya.com/about/about-cherimoyas.html Topics: Crops, Gardening Last updated Aug 23, 2005 The California Backyard Orchard: A University of California Resource for Fruit and Nut Crops
This site provides material for backyard gardeners, consumers, and others about fruit and nut crop issues. Features facts sheets and related publications on topics such as site selection, planting and maintenance, and pest control. Also includes material on specific crops, maintenance calendars, a glossary, and a guide to using the services of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners program. From the U.C. Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center, University of California, Davis. http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu Topics: California: Science, Crops, Gardening Last updated Jul 25, 2006 California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG)
This site provides membership information and some useful publications for those interested in growing rare fruits in California. The "fruit facts" online publications contain information on individual fruits - including plant descriptions, origins, growth habits, culture, and cultivators. There is an listing of plant common names and a section on “fruit cultural data, arranged by scientific name, containing temperature limits and information on soil conditions for over 700 individual fruits.” http://www.crfg.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Feb 26, 2003 Florida Department of Citrus
"The Florida Citrus Commission/Department of Citrus is an executive agency of state government established in 1935." Its site features a history of citrus cultivation in Florida, an illustrated guide to Florida citrus varieties, citrus fruit laws and rules, citrus nutrition facts, news, and recipes. Also provides statistics and research sources, information about dealers and brands, and materials for teachers and students. http://www.floridajuice.com Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Sep 21, 2004 Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center
A directory of links to research and data on a variety of fruit and nut crops. Includes information for specific crops, general information about fruit and nut crop production (such as insects and diseases, irrigation, and soil), and related resources. Also contains a newsletter archive and weather information. Searchable. From the Department of Pomology, University of California, Davis. http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Water Last updated Sep 17, 2003 Fruits of Warm Climates
The full text of a 1987 book by the same name. Species are listed by common name under the botanical family name. Each entry includes a description, illustrations, and information about the varieties, climate, soil, pests, diseases, food uses, and toxicity. By the late Julia F. Morton, director of the Morton Collectanea at the University of Miami, a research and information center devoted to economic botany. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/index.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Jul 21, 2005 Homeowners Guide to Citrus
This site provides tips for growing citrus plants at home. Topics addressed include care of young and established trees (watering, fertilizing, pruning, weed control, and freeze protection), citrus diseases, and citrus pests. Includes images of diseased plants and pests. From Texas A&M University, Kingsville Citrus Center. http://kcc-weslaco.tamu.edu/oldwww/webpages/homeownerguide.htm Topics: Crops, Gardening Last updated Jun 28, 2009 A Houseplant Harvest: Tropical Trees That Really Do Fruit Indoors
Profiles of fruit-bearing tropical trees that can be grown indoors, including the Natal plum, Surinam cherry, Barbados cherry, rumberry (or guavaberry), Barbados gooseberry, and dwarf pomegranate. From the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/indoor/2004fa_tropical.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated Feb 21, 2006 Northwest Berry & Grape Information Network
Information about Pacific Northwest grapes, blueberries, strawberries, huckleberries, caneberries, kiwis, currants, and gooseberries. Includes information on research, growing, markets, news, and more. Provides links to fruit organizations, labor information, extension services, regional and international forums, government and legal sites, and numerous other resources. Searchable. From Oregon State University, Washington State University, the University of Idaho, and the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://berrygrape.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated Sep 15, 2009 Organic & Integrated Fruit Production Home Page
"Access resources related to integrated and organic fruit production," covering topics such as apple replant disease, orchard floor management, soil management, pest management, and mulching. Includes crop acreage data. From the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center. http://organic.tfrec.wsu.edu/OrganicIFP/Home/Index.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Oct 19, 2003 Persimmon
A collection of links to information about this tree fruit (originally from Asia) as an agricultural crop. Includes fact sheets, production management tools, and organizations with related information. From the University of California, Davis, Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center (FNRIC). http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?reportnumber=612&catcol=2806&categorysearch=Persimmon Topics: Crops, Gardening Last updated May 19, 2008 Save Your Pineapple Top
Illustrated instructions for growing a new pineapple plant from a pineapple top. Discusses conditions for growing the plant indoors and tips for forcing this tropical plant to bear fruit. From the website companion to the gardening book "You Grow Girl." http://www.yougrowgirl.com/grow/save_pineapple.php Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated Feb 21, 2006 Science Tracer Bullets Online: Kitchen Gardens
"The focus of this [bibliographic] guide is on the practicalities and history of kitchen gardening," which is the practice of growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs for use in the home kitchen. Includes books on subjects such as container gardening and gardening with children, journal titles, dissertations, subject headings, and selected links to Internet resources. From Science Reference Services, Library of Congress (LOC). http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/kitchengardenstb.html Topics: Gardening Last updated Mar 23, 2009 White Sapote
Fact sheet on this fruit species, which is native to central Mexico and "is successful wherever oranges can be grown." The fruit has "a custard-like texture and a sweet delicious flavor reminiscent of peach or banana, although sometimes with a hint of bitterness." Lists varieties that perform well in California, and discusses a related species, the wooly-leaf sapote. From the California Rare Fruit Growers organization. http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/whitesapote.html Topics: Crops, Gardening Last updated Aug 23, 2005 |
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