The persimmon was brought to California in the mid 1800’s, originating in China where there are over two thousand different varieties. Here in California, there are two main varieties that you’ll find around your town. The first one is the Hachiya. You’ll know the Hachiya by its long,...
If you want to grow limes at home but lack the warm climate necessary for outdoor growing, take a look at dwarf lime trees. These plants remain compact, allowing you to tuck them into planters and grow them indoors. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to plant and care for these...
crisp, exotic, fuyu, kaki, persimmon, raw, sharon fruit, soft, sour, sweet Alright, I took a serious long blog break. I have unedited photos and half-written posts galore for you all, but somehow (oh, I don’t know, running a new business while parenting a 2 year old and a new...
Orange trees need lots of sunlight to thrive, so choose asunny spot that's protected from wind.You also need plenty of space for the tree to grow, so consider proximity to other trees, your home and other structures in the area. A reasonable expectation for standard orange trees is a hei...
Water your weeping snow fountain cherry tree two or three times a week during prolonged hot periods and less or not at all when it rains. Wait until the top of the soil layer is dry. Water deeply and slowly. Deep watering encourages the roots to grow deeper, creating a stronger tree. ...
To help identify the different types of persimmons and to know if they’re ripe, I made the quick video below. You can see how you might want to eat the Fuyus and Hachiyas differently. While many supermarkets carry the Asian varieties of these fruits, the persimmon has important roots in...
This sweet, slightly tangy fruit has two main varieties–“astringent” and “non-astringent”–and the variety affects how ripe the fruit needs to be before you can eat it. We’ll teach you how to eat a persimmon and give you ideas on how to include this fruit in other meals, as ...
Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) are so named for their large, flat leaves that can reach up to 15 inches long and 10 inches wide. These showy, tropical trees can grow up to 40 feet tall in the wild, but usually grow to between 15 and 25 feet tall in home