During the New Year holidays on supermarket shelves
appears great amount strange and unusual fruits,
We don’t even know anything about the origin of many of them.
I suggest you read in the continuation of the post about how to grow
and what are such exotic fruits used for, such as,
royal durian, mango, dates or even papaya and many others.
How bananas grow
Bananas are native to the tropics of Southeast Asia.
As a food, bananas are cultivated in the tropics.
At temperatures below 16 C, growth slows down significantly, and at 10 C it stops altogether.
Contrary to popular belief, bananas do not grow on palm trees.
banana plant is a 5 meter high grass similar to a palm tree.
With a thick, up to 20 centimeters grassy trunk.
In Russia, bananas grow in the vicinity of Sochi, but the fruits do not ripen to the point of being suitable for food.
How olives grow
Olives are the fruits of a cultivated species of olive tree - Olive europaea.
This is an evergreen sub tropical tree 4-5 (10-12) meters high. (Photo by Francesco Quarto):
According to international terminology, there are black olives -
ripe olive tree fruits and green olives
- unripe fruits of the olive tree. In Russia, olives are green (unripe) fruits.
black olives are called olives (ripe). This division exists only in Russia.
How does avocado grow?
The English name for the avocado tree and its fruits is alligator pear.
Avocado is a fast-growing tree, reaching a height of 18 meters. The trunk is usually straight and highly branched.
Avocado is an oval or spherical fruit, often similar to a pear, 5–20 cm long, weighing 0.05–1.8 kg.
Where does durian grow?
Durian is a tropical tree of the Malvaceae family, the fruit of which is
a fruit famous for both its taste and smell.
Durian is native to Southeast Asia.
Durian grows on tall trees up to 45 meters high.
These are big fruits. They weigh more than 5 kg and have a very hard shell covered with spines.
To understand the scale of durian.
How do watermelons grow?
Watermelon is a plant of the pumpkin family. Watermelon is native to South Africa.
where it still occurs in the wild.
Watermelon was often placed in the tombs of pharaohs as a source of food in their afterlife.
Watermelons were brought to Western Europe during the era of the Crusades.
Watermelons grow almost like cucumbers. The fields are called melon fields, in which long vines stretch along the ground.
Watermelons are formed on them:
Interesting fact: the world record for the weight of watermelons is approximately 119 kilograms.
How mango grows
Mango is a genus of tropical plants and the name of a fruit with a sweet taste and fibrous structure.
This plant is one of national symbols in India and Pakistan.
The evergreen mango tree has a height of 10-45 meters; the crown of the tree reaches a radius of 10 meters.
Blooming mango tree:
Ripe fruits hang on long stems and weigh up to 2 kg.
Where do dates grow?
As you might guess, dates grow on the date palm. Since ancient times, dates
used by humans as a highly valuable food product.
They are usually sold as dried fruits.
The date palm was grown as early as the 4th century BC. in Mesopotamia, on the territory of which modern Iraq is located.
Date palm brings high yields for 60-80 years.
How does papaya grow?
Papaya is native to southern Mexico, Central America and northern South America,
but it is now grown in all tropical countries.
Papaya, or melon tree, is a low, slender tree with a thin, branchless trunk 5–10 meters high.
The flowers develop in the axils of the leaves, turning into large fruits, 10–30 cm in diameter and 15–45 cm in length.
How does a plum grow?
In total, several hundred types of plums are known, common,
mainly in the northern temperate regions of the globe.
The plum tree usually reaches a height of up to 6 meters:
Blooming plum tree:
How does grapefruit grow?
Grapefruit is a subtropical evergreen tree of the citrus genus.
The botanist-priest Griffiths Hughes was the first to tell the world about grapefruit in 1750.
The name is derived from English. grape (grapes) and fruit (fruit), since grapefruit fruits are often collected in clusters,
thus resembling bunches of grapes.
The evergreen tree is usually about 5-6 m in height,
however, there have been cases when the height of the tree reached 13-15 m.
The fruits reach a diameter of 10-15 cm. The average period for which
The fruits ripen in approximately 9-12 months.
Where does pomegranate grow?
Pomegranate is a genus of shrubs and small trees with thorny branches reaching a height of 5-6 meters.
50-60 kg of fruits are usually collected from one tree. The tree lives about 100 years.
Pomegranate comes from Persia, and its name translated from Latin means “grainy”, “faceted”.
According to ancient legend, a pomegranate contains exactly the same number of seeds as there are days in a year.
But in fact, a pomegranate can contain more than a thousand grains.
Where the coconut grows
The scientific name of the genus comes from the Portuguese word coco ("monkey") and is given because of the spots on the nut,
which make it look like a monkey's face. The origin of the coconut palm is unknown
- presumably she comes from Southeast Asia (Malaysia).
It is now ubiquitous in the tropics of both hemispheres.
Coconut palm - tall tree(up to 27–30 meters).
The trunk is 15-45 cm in diameter, the leaves are 3–6 meters long:
Coconuts grow in groups of 15-20, fully ripening within 8-10 months.
How do pineapples grow?
Pineapples grow in tropical South America and south to Argentina and Paraguay.
A pineapple - land plant with a thorny stem and leaves.
In orderly rows. Pineapple plantation.
Picking pineapples.
Pineapples weigh from 2 to 15 kg and look like a large cone:
How do oranges grow?
Oranges grow on orange trees height from 4-6 to 12 meters.
The orange is native to Southeast Asia.
European travelers brought the orange to Europe in the 15th century.
In Argentina, even a special aircraft was developed for transporting oranges (FMA I.Ae. 38 Naranjero).
Its name (Spanish: Naranjero) translates as “Orange” or “Orange Merchant”.
Traveling abroad means getting to know more than just gorgeous landscapes and culture. Outlandish overseas fruits and unusual berries will help you create a complete taste picture of your location. It’s easier to choose what you like from the variety of offers using the description.
Avocado
It is considered to be a fruit. The taste leans more towards the vegetable, namely pumpkin with notes of unripe pear with a nutty undertone. Ripeness is determined by the degree of softness. It has a large bone inside. The peel is not edible. Sizes up to 20 centimeters. The soft, oily flesh is eaten raw. Butchering involves removing the skin and bones. You can try it in Vietnam, India, Cuba, Dominican Republic
Aki
Visually similar to a red-yellow or orange pear. Ripe fruits are consumed (unripe ones are poisonous) heat-treated, with a taste reminiscent of walnuts. Maturity is determined by the openness of the fruit - a ripe one bursts and the pulp comes out. It is offered to be enjoyed in Brazil, Jamaica, Hawaii.
Ambarella
It has an oval shape and a golden color. Grows in clusters. Hard skin on the outside, hard, spiky bone on the inside. The pulp is sweet, juicy, with mango and pineapple flavor. Places of growth: India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Pineapples
The taste is not comparable to those sold in Russia - juicy, fleshy, sweet and sour fruits with a bright aroma. Sizes from an average apple to the ones we are used to. You should choose a medium-hard pineapple - the pulp will definitely be tasty. It will be possible to take a sample in Brazil, China, and the Philippines.
Bail (Tree Apple)
A fruit with a hard skin. Only a hammer will help you divide it in half. On sale it is often presented cut up. Pulp with villi, yellow color, has an irritating effect on the throat. It will be available for sale in India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka.
Bam-balan
The taste of the fruit is reminiscent of borscht with mayonnaise and sour cream. The smell is specific. Cleaning consists of removing the crust. They can offer a curiosity on the island of Borneo on the Malaysian side.
Banana pink
A miniature species measuring up to 8 centimeters with a thick skin. The skin of ripe pink bananas bursts, revealing pulp with many seeds. An unpretentious plant that can be grown even at home. Distributed everywhere in many warm countries.
Vodjanika
A berry with a black color and a neutral taste (neither sweet nor sour), similar to lingonberries. Externally it resembles blueberries. There is an opportunity to try it in the countries of the northern hemisphere - Korea, Japan, Canada, USA, China and even Russia.
Eye of the Dragon
round fruit Brown. The skin and the pit inside are not edible. The consistency is jelly-like, transparent white. The taste is bright and sweet. High calorie content. Excessive consumption may cause an increase in temperature. You can buy it in Thailand, China, Cambodia, Vietnam.
Strawberry Guava (Cattleya)
The fruits are yellow to red. The size reaches a diameter of 4 centimeters. Juicy, sweet guava with strawberry aroma - exotic fruits of India, Africa, Bermuda, America.
Guanabana (soursop)
A fruit weighing from 3 to 7 kilograms. The shape is round, oval. The green surface of the soursop is covered with shoots in the form of soft bells. The inside is white, soft, with a taste reminiscent of lemon juice with sourness. The ripe fruit is pressed with a finger. You can eat in the Bahamas, Mexico, Peru, Argentina.
Jaboticaba
Fruits that grow on poles and branches. Grows in clusters. Externally they look like black grapes. The skin is bitter and unsuitable for consumption. The pulp is like transparent jelly, sweet, with seeds. Grows in Brazil, Argentina, Panama, Cuba, Peru.
Jackfruit
A large green fruit, weighing up to 34 kilograms. It should be purchased already cut. The yellow slices taste like melon and duchess. An allergic reaction and difficulty swallowing are possible. The symptom goes away within a few hours. Grows in Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand.
Durian
King of fruits. It has a specific smell of a mixture of onions, garlic and dirty socks. The pulp is soft, sweet and healthy. You should buy cut slices. The whole durian reaches a large size and is covered with spines. You can't eat in it because of the smell. in public places and transport in transport. You can taste this wonder in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Imbe (African mango)
Exotic tree with orange fruits. The size is small - up to 3 centimeters. The taste is bright, rich, sweet and sour. Has a coloring effect. You can try it in Africa.
Figs
The fruit is pear-shaped and blue-violet color. Weight varies between 80 grams and 8 centimeters in diameter. The peel can be eaten. The taste is juicy, watery, reminiscent of strawberries with an admixture of black currants. You can eat in the Mediterranean countries, Crimea and Central Asia.
Spanish lime (Giseps)
It is similar to the usual lime only in shape. It looks light green, the peel is not edible, the inside is pleasantly sweet with a pit. You can eat it by removing the tip of the peel and squeezing it out. Found in Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia.
Carambola
A yellow-green, star-shaped fruit. It has a smooth skin that is edible. The taste is bright, with notes of a flower, similar to an apple. There are seeds inside that are edible. You can see it on the shelves of Thailand and Indonesia.
Kiwano
An oblong fruit of bright yellow color. The ripe fruit is covered with yellow-orange horns and is bright green inside. The cut looks like a cucumber. The flavor is a combination of melon, avocado, banana and cucumber. They eat the pulp by cutting the fruit like a watermelon. You can try it in New Zealand, Africa, Chile, Israel.
Kiwi
Looks like a hairy potato on the outside and a gooseberry on the inside. Size up to 80 grams and 7 centimeters. The flesh varies from yellow to green with edible black seeds. You should choose soft, smooth fruits. The taste is similar to strawberry. Cultivation countries: Chile, Italy, Greece, Krasnodar region Russia.
Coconut
Round, large fruit reaching 3 kilograms. According to the degree of maturity, it is divided into young and overripe. A young coconut has a tender husk, juicy flesh and milk/juice inside the shell. Overripe coconuts have a fuzzy surface, a cloudy liquid inside, and a tough interior. The latter are found in countries of import. Countries of origin: Thailand, Vietnam, India.
Kumquat
Exotic fruits of China mainly. Small citrus fruits are 2-4 centimeters in length. They have inedible bones inside. Eaten with the peel. The taste is similar to orange, but more sour. You can also try it in Japan and Southeast Asia.
Cupuacu
Melon-shaped fruit. Covered with a red-brown hard crust. The inside is white, sweet and sour with seeds. The most delicious fruit is considered to be the one that leaves the tree itself. The trees are located in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia.
Kuruba
A fruit shaped like a cucumber on the outside and corn on the inside. The ripe color of the fruit is bright yellow. Inside is fiery orange flesh. The taste is juicy, sweet, with sour notes. Contains a lot of water. Grows in Bolivia, Uruguay, Colombia, Argentina.
Lychee
It is similar in appearance to longan, but has a brighter taste and smell. Ripe lychee is distinguished by the red color of its peel. The transparent, smooth pulp has a sweet taste. Contains an inedible pit. Where to eat: China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand.
Longkong
Externally it resembles a longan. Distinguishes larger size and yellowish skin color. The delicacy inside is similar in shape to garlic. The taste is specific, sweet and sour. The peel is inedible, but useful. You can find it in the markets of Thailand.
Magic fruit
Guest from West Africa. The small red fruits reach 2-3 centimeters and grow on trees. They have a bone inside. The magic of the fruit lies in its ability to retain the sweetness of the taste for a long time. Lemons and grapefruits eaten after the treat will also seem sweet.
Mameya (Mammaya)
Similar to apricot in appearance and taste of the pulp. Larger in size - up to 20 centimeters in diameter. The peel is light brown. The berry has one to four seeds. The flavor is mango-like. Place of offer: Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela.
Mango
A popular large fruit in tropical countries. Cutting the fruit better with a knife– remove the skin and bone. The color of the fruit changes with the degree of ripeness - from green to orange-red. The palate gathered notes of melon, rose, peach and apricot. Countries of origin: Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam.
Mangosteen
Outwardly it resembles a persimmon, only the color is dark purple. The skin is thick and inedible. Inside are garlic cloves with a unique sweet and sour taste. Ripe fruit is elastic and without dents. Mangosteen peel juice does not wash off. Sample locations: Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand.
passion fruit
Fruits of various colors from yellow to purple. The diameter is 8 centimeters. Ripe fruits are covered with wrinkled skin. The pulp is the same rainbow, depending on the variety, similar to sweet and sour jelly with seeds. Is an aphrodisiac. Grows in Vietnam, India, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Marang
The fruit is elongated. The peel is covered with spines; the degree of ripeness is determined by their hardness. Inside are white fruits with a seed. Flavors range from sweet sundae to light marshmallow. Perishable, cannot be transported. Grows in Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Marula
A perishable fruit that can ferment. The effect also affects animals. The fruits are small, yellow, with a stone. Fresh with a light aroma and not sweet in taste. Can be found exclusively in Africa.
Mafai
Small fruits in yellow, orange and red shades. They grow up to 5 centimeters. The thin skin conceals transparent slices of fresh, sweet taste. The bone of the fruit is bitter and tightly attached to the pulp. You can find it in India, China, Thailand, Vietnam.
Medlar
Sunny orange small fruit with brown seeds. The unripe taste resembles persimmon - tart and viscous. Ripe has aroma and taste qualities blueberries The fruit's native home: Egypt, Dominican Republic, Crimea, Abkhazia, southern Russia.
Naranjilla
A fruit similar in shape to cherry tomatoes. The hairy fruit goes through stages of maturity from green to bright orange. Taste – strawberry-pineapple with notes of mango. Grows in Panama, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica.
Noina (sugar apple)
A fruit that is the size of a medium apple and has the appearance of a green cone. The internal component is soft, sweet, and pleasant to the taste. Cutting is difficult due to the uneven, inedible skin. The maturity of the fruit is determined by its softness. But don’t be overzealous - the fruit is fragile and may fall apart when checked. Place of growth: Thailand.
Noni
The fruit is shaped like a convex potato and is green in color. The fruit has a specific smell - spoiled blue cheese. The taste is not pleasant - bitter. But in its homeland it is considered very useful and healing. Noni is a staple of the diet of poor people in Southeast Asia. You can find it in Australia and Malaysia.
Papaya
Fruit in the shape of a cylinder. Color ranges from unripe green to mature yellow-orange. The size reaches 20 centimeters. It is more convenient to buy cut ones. The flavor is a melon-pumpkin mixture. Places of cultivation: Bali, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia.
Pepino
Exotic fruits from Egypt. Large – up to 700 grams. Painted in different shades of yellow with lilac stripes. Inside are seeds that are edible. You should choose a ripe fruit - it is tender, soft, with a melon note. The skin is removed - it is possible, but unpleasant to eat. You can also try it in Peru, Turkey, New Zealand.
Pitaya
An oblong fruit of bright color (pink, burgundy, yellow). The surface is scaly. You can peel it like a grapefruit or cut it and eat it with a spoon. Inside the pulp is transparent, white or reddish, sprinkled with small grains. Grows in Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Vietnam.
Platonia
Small brown fruits up to 13 centimeters in diameter. Inside there are several unusable grains. The interior is white with a tropical taste and aroma. Used as a base for sherbet and jelly. Habitat: Paraguay, Colombia, Brazil.
Pomelo
Citrus hybrid of orange and grapefruit. It has a large size, reaching up to 10 kilograms. The peel is thick, fleshy, green in color. The pulp is in filmy segments that are bitter. The taste is less juicy than grapefruit. You should choose a ripe one based on its bright citrus smell. You can eat in Tahiti, India, China, Japan.
Rambutan
A fuzzy fruit of red-violet color. You can open it by twisting it with both hands in different directions. The inside is transparent, with a bright taste. Unprocessed grains are poisonous. Ripeness directly depends on the brightness of the color of the fruit. They will be offered to buy in the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and Thailand.
Hand of Buddha (Citron)
Beautiful on the outside and uninteresting on the inside. The unusual shape of the fruit resembles a hand with many fingers. But 70 percent of the fruit consists of peel, 30 percent of sour-bitter pulp. Actively used in culinary arts. You can admire this wonder in India, Japan, Vietnam, and China.
Sala
A convex brown fruit with small spiny projections. It is advisable to clean with a knife. The inside is divided into 3 parts with a bright sweet taste of pear persimmon. Parameters – up to 5 centimeters. Grows in Malaysia, Thailand.
Santol
It has a pear shape and an uneven brown color. The peel is inedible and requires removal. The pulp is white with a bright mangosteen flavor. The seeds have a laxative effect and are used as needed. Grows in Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
Sapodilla
A small fruit with a thin matte skin. The size of the fruit is 10 centimeters and 200 grams. The taste is milky caramel, causing viscosity in the mouth. It is not recommended to eat sunflower seeds. Grows in Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Hawaii.
Sugar palm (Cambodian palm)
“Female” trees bear fruit. The fruit pulp is packed deep inside, transparent white. Has refreshing properties. It is the basis for Thai sweet ice. Distributed in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Natal plums
The fruits of this tree are the only part of the bush that does not harm people. The branches and leaves are unfit for consumption and contain poison. The color of plums is bright pink with a wrinkled texture, and the taste is sweet. Suitable for use in baked goods as a filling. Homeland - South Africa.
Tamarillo
The berry is oval-shaped with dimensions up to 5 centimeters in diameter. Skin color options: yellow, burgundy, purple. The peel is unhealthy and can be peeled off with a knife. The taste is currant with notes of tomato. The smell is bright fruit. Located in Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile.
Tamarind
Outwardly, it resembles a bean pod with a light brown skin. Used in preparing sweets and sauces for meat. Pulp dark brown with a spicy sweet and sour taste. Has bones. You can try it in Sudan, Thailand, Cameroon, Australia, Panama.
Feijoa
Green fruit with a tail on top. Weight reaches 45 grams, size up to 5 centimeters. The peel is thin with an ambiguous taste, sour and causes viscosity in the mouth. It is recommended to peel the fruit or cut it into two halves and eat it with a spoon. The color of the pulp varies from cream to burgundy (the latter indicates spoilage of the product). The taste is fresh, tropical, with strawberry notes. Grows in South America, Georgia, Abkhazia, and the Caucasus.
Breadfruit
The unripe fruit serves as a source of nutrition for residents of African countries. When cooked it has a bready taste. Ripe fruits have a pleasant sweetness, similar to bananas. The size is large, up to 3.5 kilograms. It is recommended to purchase cut up. It is possible to take a sample in Southeast Asia.
Chrysophyllum (Star apple)
The fruit is oval-shaped with a skin color that matches the flesh – soft green or lilac. The flesh is sticky, sweet, and has the consistency of jelly with seeds like an apple. Cut like a star. It is recommended to consume only ripe fruits. Where it grows: India, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia.
Cereus
A relative of pitaya, round and with smooth surface. Inside is juicy transparent watery pulp with seeds. The taste is tropical, bright, sweet. They eat it by cutting it in half with a spoon. The peel is not suitable for food. Grown on Israeli plantations.
Cherimoya
The surface of the fruit is green in color and may or may not have tubercles. The pulp is similar in structure to orange, but includes the flavors of mango, banana, strawberry with notes of ice cream. Contains hard, inedible grains. Habitat: Asian countries, Israel, Algeria, Australia, Spain.
Black sapote (Chocolate pudding)
Variety of persimmon dark green. The pulp takes on an almost black color with brown seeds. The taste of chocolate pudding, sweet and bright. The size reaches 13 centimeters in length. The birthplace of the product is Guatemala, Brazil, Southern Mexico.
Chompu
The shape is similar to bell pepper. The light varies from green to red. Inside is white flesh. The taste is sweet, watery. It quenches thirst well. It is not subjected to purification and has no seeds. Grows in Sri Lanka, Colombia, India, Thailand.
Jujube
Small fruits up to 6 centimeters. Smooth, green with brown spots. It has a sweet apple taste and a tropical aroma. Delicious fruits - dense, not hard. The skin is edible, the pit is not. Found in Japan, China, Thailand, and the Caucasus.
Fruit (fruit) is a part of a flowering plant formed from a flower during fertilization from one or more ovaries. With the help of fruits, plants spread their seeds. Many of these plants, especially those whose fruits are edible, have developed symbiotic relationships with humans and animals, allowing them to expand into new territories.
People and animals in all corners of the planet depend on fruits, which are one of the main sources of food. In this article you will see the plants and trees that produce the fruits we love.
1. Banana
Banana is a monocarpic plant of the Musaceae (banana) family. Monocarpic plants reproduce only once in their life. Banana is one of the oldest cultivated plants and this moment grown in 107 countries. Ordinary people and traders call soft, sweet, dessert bananas banana. At the same time, there are bananas that are tougher and starchy, called "vegetable bananas" and which must be cooked before use.
2. Pineapple
True pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant, in the fruit phase it is a cone-like fruit. coniferous tree. You can grow pineapples at home by cutting off and planting the “crown” of the fruit, after 20-24 months the pineapple should bloom, and after 6 months the fruit will be ready. Raw pineapple - good source manganese (76% DV per serving) and vitamin C (131% DV per serving).
3. Olive tree
Olive - evergreen Olive family (Oleaceae), native to coastal zones the eastern Mediterranean, as well as the northern parts of Iraq and Iran near the Caspian Sea. The fruit of the tree is the olive or olive, occupies important part in agriculture in Mediterranean countries, where olive oil is made from it. The plant belongs to a family that also includes jasmine, lilac, forsythia and ash.
4. Avocado tree
Avocado (Persea americana) is a tree native to Central Mexico and belongs to the Laurel family, which also includes cinnamon, camphor and bay laurel. The fruit of the tree is also called avocado or alligator pear, and the tree was previously called agacat. Avocados are grown in countries with tropical and subtropical climates. The trees are partially self-pollinating and are often propagated by grafting to maintain the quality and quantity of fruit.
5. Durian tree
Durian is the fruit of several tree species of the malvaceae family, genus Durio. People in Southeast Asia often call durian the “king of fruits.” Durian is distinguished by its large size, strong smell and unusual shell covered with thorns. The fruit reaches 30 centimeters in length and 15 centimeters in diameter, and usually weighs about 3 kilograms.
The durian tree reaches about 25-50 meters, depending on the species. A fruit falling on a person's head can cause serious injury due to its weight, sharp thorns and high altitude from which they fall. For this reason, people picking fruit must wear a hard hat. Because of his strong odor, durians are prohibited in some hotels, and their transportation on some parts of the roads in southeast Asia is also prohibited.
6. Watermelon
Watermelon (cucurbitaceae family, genus watermelon) is a herbaceous plant similar to a grapevine, native to southern Africa. Scientists call the fruit of the plant pumpkin, which is similar in structure to the berry, but differs in a hard outer layer and a juicy, fleshy inner layer. Watermelon has a smooth green, yellow or white and sweet juicy pulp. 6% of a watermelon's weight is sugar, and 92% is water.
7. Mango tree
Mango is a genus of tropical plants in the Anarcadiaceae family, which includes several tropical trees. Mango is also the name of the fruit of these trees, which are drupes. The mango is native to South Asia, from where the plant has spread throughout the world, and is now one of the most cultivated fruit trees in tropical countries. Mangifera indica (common mango) is a major variety of mango grown in many tropical and subtropical regions. Mangifera is one of the national symbols of India, Pakistan and the Philippines.
8. Date palm
The date palm (also known as the phoenix or tamarind) is a palm tree grown for its sweet, edible fruit. Due to the fact that the palm has been grown for too long, the country in which it was first grown remains unknown (perhaps it was Mesopotamia, now Iraq). The palm reaches a height of 20-23 m, usually consists of one or more trunks and one root system. The leaves are about 4-6 meters in length, covered with spines at the petiole, the number of feathers on the leaves reaches 150 pieces, each of them is about 30 centimeters in length and 2 centimeters in width. The crown of the palm tree occupies about 6-10 meters. Date fruits contain only 20-70 calories, depending on the size and variety.
9. Juniper
Juniper berry - a cone containing female seeds, various types juniper. These are not berries in the literal sense of the word, but cones with combined and fleshy scales that make them look like berries. The cones of some types of juniper are used as a seasoning in European cuisine, and also give the gin a distinctive flavor. Juniper berries are the only seasoning that comes from the pine tree, although the resin and inner bark (used in Native American cooking as a sweetener) of pine trees is sometimes also considered a seasoning.
10. Cantaloupe (cantaloupe)
Cantaloupe is a plant of the pumpkin family, a subspecies of melon. The size of cantaloupe varies from 500 grams to 5 kilograms. This is the most popular type of melon in the United States, but is also widely cultivated in Europe.
11. Papaya
Papaya ( breadfruit) is a slender tree 5-10 meters in height, the leaves of which are arranged in a spiral at the top of the trunk. Scars are visible on the lower part of the trunk where leaves and fruits were previously located. If the tree is not pruned, it will remain unbranched. Papaya flowers are similar to plumeria flowers, but are much smaller and more waxy. They appear in the axils of the leaves and later develop into large fruits: 15-45 centimeters in length and 10-30 centimeters in diameter. The fruit is considered ripe when it is soft to the touch and the skin has an amber or orange hue.
12. Plum
Plum is a fruiting stone fruit plant. The plum subspecies differs from other subspecies (peach, cherry, bird cherry, etc.) in that the shoots contain one bud and single lateral buds, the flowers are arranged in groups of 1-5 pieces on short stems, and the fruit has a small groove and smooth bone. Important for Agriculture plum trees- small, and trimmed so that they are 5-6 meters in height. Wood - medium strength. Without pruning, the trees reach 12 meters in height and 10 meters in width.
13. Grapefruit tree
Grapefruit - subtropical citrus tree known for its bitter fruit. Grapefruits are hybrids first developed in Barbados in the 18th century. The botanist who developed the hybrid called it “forbidden fruit.” Evergreen trees usually grow to 5-6 meters in height, although they can reach 13-15 meters. The leaves of the tree are dark green, long (up to 15 centimeters) and thin. White grapefruit flowers consist of four petals and reach a size of 5 centimeters. The fruit is covered with a yellow-orange peel and reaches a size of 10-15 centimeters in diameter. The pulp is segmented and sour, degrees of sweetness and color vary depending on the crop (white, pink and red). The first type of grapefruit was patented in 1929, it was the Ruby Red variety from the USA.
14. Pomegranate tree
Pomegranate is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching a height of 5-8 meters. Pomegranate has been grown in the Caucasus since ancient times, but the plant originates from Iran and Iraq. From there it spread to Asian territories such as the Caucasus and the Himalayan part of northern India. The plant is now grown in southern Europe in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, northern and tropical Africa, India and the arid parts of southeast Asia. In 1769, the pomegranate was brought to South America and California by Spanish colonialists.
15. Coconut tree
The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is a plant of the Arecaceae (Palm) family. This is the only species of the coconut genus. Coconut can be understood as either a palm tree or a seed or fruit, which, contrary to popular belief, is not a nut, but a stone fruit. Coconut is grown in tropical and subtropical areas. Different parts of the coconut tree are used for various industrial and food purposes. Coconuts differ from other fruits in their high “water” content and can be drunk while they are not ripe.
Thuja or juniper - which is better? This question can sometimes be heard in garden centers and in the market where these plants are sold. It is, of course, not entirely correct and correct. Well, it’s the same as asking what is better - night or day? Coffee or tea? Woman or man? Surely, everyone will have their own answer and opinion. And yet... What if you approach with an open mind and try to compare juniper and thuja according to certain objective parameters? Let's try.
Brown Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Smoked Bacon is a delicious, smooth and creamy soup that both adults and children will love. If you are preparing a dish for the whole family, including kids, then do not add a lot of spices, although many modern children are not at all against spicy flavors. Bacon for serving can be prepared in different ways - fry in a frying pan, as in this recipe, or bake in the oven on parchment for about 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
For some, the time of sowing seeds for seedlings is a long-awaited and pleasant chores, for some it is a difficult necessity, while others are wondering whether it would be easier to buy ready seedlings at the market or with friends? Be that as it may, even if you gave up growing vegetable crops, for sure, you will still have to sow something. These are flowers and perennials, conifers and much more. A seedling is still a seedling, no matter what you sow.
Lover of humid air and one of the most compact and rare orchids pafinia is a real star for most orchid growers. Its flowering rarely lasts longer than a week, but it can be an unforgettable sight. You want to look at the unusual striped patterns on the huge flowers of the modest orchid endlessly. IN indoor culture pafinia is rightly ranked among the difficult-to-grow species. It became fashionable only with the spread of interior terrariums.
Pumpkin ginger marmalade is a warming sweet that can be prepared almost all year round. Pumpkin keeps for a long time - sometimes I manage to save a few vegetables until summer, fresh ginger and lemons are always available these days. Lemon can be replaced with lime or orange to create different flavors - variety in sweets is always nice. The finished marmalade is placed in dry jars; it can be stored at room temperature, but it is always healthier to prepare fresh products.
In 2014, the Japanese company Takii seed introduced petunia with a striking petal color - salmon-orange. By association with bright colors southern sunset sky, the unique hybrid is called African Sunset. Needless to say, this petunia instantly won the hearts of gardeners and was in great demand. But in the last two years, the curiosity has suddenly disappeared from store windows. Where did the orange petunia go?
In our family Bell pepper they love it, that’s why we plant it every year. Most of the varieties that I grow have been tested by me for more than one season; I cultivate them constantly. I also try to try something new every year. Pepper is a heat-loving plant and quite whimsical. Varietal and hybrid varieties of tasty and productive sweet peppers, which grow well for me, will be discussed further. I live in middle lane Russia.
Meat cutlets with broccoli in béchamel sauce - great idea for a quick lunch or dinner. Start by preparing the mince and at the same time heat 2 liters of water to a boil to blanch the broccoli. By the time the cutlets are fried, the cabbage will be ready. All that remains is to collect the ingredients in a frying pan, season with sauce and bring to readiness. Broccoli needs to be cooked quickly to retain its vibrant color. green color, which, when cooked for a long time, either fades or the cabbage turns brown.
Home floriculture is not only a fascinating process, but also a very troublesome hobby. And, as a rule, the more experience a grower has, the healthier his plants look. What should those who have no experience but want to have a home do? houseplants- not elongated, stunted specimens, but beautiful and healthy ones, not causing a feeling of guilt with their fading? For beginners and gardeners who are not burdened long experience, I’ll tell you about the main mistakes that are easy to avoid.
Lush cheesecakes in a frying pan with banana-apple confiture - another recipe for everyone’s favorite dish. To prevent cheesecakes from falling off after cooking, remember a few simple rules. Firstly, only fresh and dry cottage cheese, secondly, no baking powder or soda, thirdly, the thickness of the dough - you can sculpt from it, it is not tight, but pliable. Good dough with a small amount of flour you will only get good cottage cheese, but here again see the “firstly” point.
It is no secret that many drugs from pharmacies have migrated to summer cottages. Their use, at first glance, seems so exotic that some summer residents are perceived with hostility. At the same time, potassium permanganate is a long-known antiseptic that is used in both medicine and veterinary medicine. In plant growing, a solution of potassium permanganate is used both as an antiseptic and as a fertilizer. In this article we will tell you how to properly use potassium permanganate in the garden.
Meat salad pork with mushrooms - a rural dish that can often be found on festive table in the village. This recipe is with champignons, but if possible, use Forest mushrooms, then be sure to cook it this way, it will be even tastier. You don’t need to spend a lot of time preparing this salad - put the meat in a pan for 5 minutes and another 5 minutes for slicing. Everything else happens practically without the participation of the cook - the meat and mushrooms are boiled, cooled, and marinated.
Cucumbers grow well not only in a greenhouse or conservatory, but also in open ground. Typically, cucumbers are sown from mid-April to mid-May. Harvesting in this case is possible from mid-July to the end of summer. Cucumbers cannot tolerate frost. That's why we don't sow them too early. However, there is a way to bring their harvest closer and taste the juicy beauties from your garden at the beginning of summer or even in May. It is only necessary to take into account some of the features of this plant.
Polyscias is an excellent alternative to classic variegated shrubs and woody ones. The elegant round or feathery leaves of this plant create a strikingly festive curly crown, and its elegant silhouettes and rather modest character make it an excellent candidate for the role of large plant in the house. More large leaves do not prevent it from successfully replacing Benjamin and Co. ficuses. Moreover, polyscias offers much more variety.
Fruits, both ordinary and exotic, are an integral part and decoration of the New Year's table. But do you know how pineapples, avocados, dates or the royal fruit - durian grow?
So, where do our fruits grow? New Year's tables. And not just fruits.
How bananas grow
Bananas are native to the tropics of Southeast Asia. As a food, bananas are cultivated in the tropics. At temperatures below 16 C, growth slows down significantly, and at 10 C it stops altogether.
Contrary to popular belief, bananas do not grow on palm trees. The banana plant is a 5 meter tall herb similar to a palm tree. With a thick, up to 20 centimeters grassy trunk.
In Russia, bananas grow in the vicinity of Sochi, but the fruits do not ripen to the point of being suitable for food.
How olives grow
Olives- these are the fruits of a cultivated type of olive tree - Olive europaea. This is an evergreen subtropical tree 4-5 (10-12) meters high. (Photo by Francesco Quarto):
According to international terminology, there are black olives - ripe fruits of the olive tree and green olives - unripe fruits of the olive tree. In Russia, green fruits (unripe) are called olives; black olives are called olives (ripe). This division exists only in Russia.
How does avocado grow?
The English name for the avocado tree and its fruits is alligator pear. Avocado is a fast-growing tree, reaching a height of 18 meters. The trunk is usually straight and highly branched.
Avocado- oval or spherical fruit, often similar to a pear, 5–20 cm long, weighing 0.05–1.8 kg.
Where does durian grow?
Durian is a tropical tree of the Malvaceae family, the fruit of which is a fruit famous for both its taste and smell. Durian is native to Southeast Asia.
Durian grows on tall trees up to 45 meters high.
These are big fruits. They weigh more than 5 kg and have a very hard shell covered with spines. To understand the scale of durian. (Photo Herald)
How do watermelons grow?
Watermelon- plant of the pumpkin family. The watermelon is native to South Africa, where it is still found in the wild. Watermelon was often placed in the tombs of pharaohs as a source of food in their afterlife. Watermelons were brought to Western Europe during the era of the Crusades.
Watermelons grow almost like cucumbers. The fields are called melon fields, in which long vines stretch along the ground. Watermelons are formed on them:
Interesting fact: the world record for the weight of watermelons is approximately 119 kilograms. (Photo by Kderty):
How mango grows
Mango is a genus of tropical plants and the name of a fruit with a sweet taste and fibrous structure. This plant is one of the national symbols in India and Pakistan.
Evergreen mango tree has a height of 10-45 meters; the crown of the tree reaches a radius of 10 meters. Blooming mango tree:
Ripe fruits hang on long stems and weigh up to 2 kg.
Where do dates grow?
As you might guess, dates are growing on a date palm. Since ancient times, dates have been used by humans as a highly valuable food product. They are usually sold as dried fruits.
The date palm was grown as early as the 4th century BC. in Mesopotamia, on the territory of which modern Iraq is located. The date palm produces high yields for 60-80 years.
How does papaya grow?
Papaya is native to southern Mexico, Central America and northern South America, but it is now grown in all tropical countries.
Papaya, or melon tree, is a low, slender tree with a thin, branchless trunk 5–10 meters high. The flowers develop in the axils of the leaves, turning into large fruits, 10–30 cm in diameter and 15–45 cm in length.
How does a plum grow?
In total, several hundred species of plum are known, distributed mainly in the northern temperate regions of the globe.
plum tree usually has a height of up to 6 meters:
Blooming plum tree:
How does grapefruit grow?
Grapefruit- subtropical evergreen tree of the citrus genus. The botanist-priest Griffiths Hughes was the first to tell the world about grapefruit in 1750. (Photo by CLHyke):
The name is derived from English. grape (grapes) and fruit (fruit), since grapefruit fruits are often collected in clusters, thereby resembling bunches of grapes. HDR photography. (Photo):
An evergreen tree is usually about 5-6 m in height, but there have been cases when the height of the tree reached 13-15 m. The fruits reach a diameter of 10-15 cm. The average time for the fruits to ripen is approximately 9-12 months. (Photo by Sarah Biggart):
How does pomegranate grow?
Pomegranate is a genus of shrubs and small trees with thorny branches, reaching a height of 5-6 meters.
50-60 kg of fruits are usually collected from one tree. The tree lives about 100 years.
Pomegranate comes from Persia, and its name translated from Latin means “grainy”, “faceted”. According to ancient legend, a pomegranate contains exactly the same number of seeds as there are days in a year. But in fact, a pomegranate can contain more than a thousand grains.
How does a coconut grow?
The scientific name of the genus comes from the Portuguese word coco ("monkey") and is given because of the spots on the nut that make it look like a monkey's face. The origin of the coconut palm is unknown; it is believed to be native to Southeast Asia (Malaysia). It is now ubiquitous in the tropics of both hemispheres.
Coconut palm- tall tree (up to 27–30 meters). The trunk is 15-45 cm in diameter, the leaves are 3–6 meters long:
Coconuts growing in groups of 15-20 pieces, fully ripening within 8-10 months.
How do pineapples grow?
Pineapples grow in tropical South America and south to Argentina and Paraguay. A pineapple- a terrestrial plant with a spiny stem and leaves.
In orderly rows. Pineapple plantation. (Photo by Estevam Cesar):
Picking pineapples. (Photo by Rahmat Hussain):
Pineapples weigh from 2 to 15 kg and look like a large cone:
How do oranges grow?
Oranges grow on orange trees up to 4-6 to 12 meters high.
The birthplace of the orange is Southeast Asia. European travelers brought the orange to Europe in the 15th century.
In Argentina, even a special aircraft was developed for transporting oranges (FMA I.Ae. 38 Naranjero). Its name (Spanish: Naranjero) translates as “Orange” or “Orange Merchant”.
