Most people associate citrus with summer: cold glasses of lemonade, key lime pie, and frosty popsicles. However, most citrus trees in North America ripen and taste the sweetest in winter! While we offer over 40 varieties of citrus trees to choose from, here are our top 3 must-have varieties for winter. This cold-hardy, evergreen citrus… Read more »
They show up in the produce section (if they show up at all) during the winter months at about the same time the Key Limes do – diminutive, yolk-gold lemons with a round shape and a fragrant peel. They’re Meyer Lemons, and they look pretty, they smell pretty…but what are Meyer Lemons? And how are… Read more »
If you love lemon flavor, this bright and silky glaze is for you. Try it over pound cake, blueberry scones, sweetbreads, cakes, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, or any baked treat where you’d like to add some zing! This recipe takes advantage of the whole lemon by using both the zest and juice to intensify the citrusy… Read more »
Growing your own citrus is a great way to ensure you have fresh fruit at home. Lemons, limes, and oranges are used in many recipes, from cooking to baking and even cocktails. But there’s more to growing citrus trees than just planting them in the ground. Having a solid understanding of what conditions the plant… Read more »
Growing your own food at home is rewarding and can be a fun hobby. However waiting years for any fruit after planting trees can be frustrating and leave you feeling discouraged. To avoid that, here are the fruit trees that you’ll see the fruit from the fastest after planting. Peaches These juicy round fruit are… Read more »
Citrus trees have been cultivated for centuries for their delicious fruit, which comes in various flavors, such as sweet, sour, and bitter. Among the popular citrus fruits are lemons and limes, common staples in cooking, baking, and beverages. While these two fruits have their own unique characteristics, some people wonder if it’s possible to have… Read more »
Who doesn’t love pizza? If you’re trying to get your kids to eat more fruit, this quick, easy-to-prepare treat is a perfect alternative to a sugar-laden cookie or other high-calorie treat. Sweet and satisfying, tortilla-topped fruit pizzas make a great after-school snack. Ingredients: 4 medium-sized whole wheat tortilla shells ½ c. plain Greek yogurt 1… Read more »
There’s something so exciting and satisfying about eating fruits and vegetables that come from your own home garden! The best part is, you don’t even need that much space in order to enjoy this feeling…many an amateur gardener has produced prize-winning tomatoes on a small balcony or savory herbs on a kitchen windowsill. But you… Read more »
Probably the simplest way to narrow down what a fruit tastes like is to start with the question, is it sweet or is it sour? That can be a bit problematic when talking about kumquats…but before we get into what do kumquat taste like, it might be better to first explain what kumquats are. “What exactly is a… Read more »
If you’re a lime-lover who believes the joy of growing your own limes is out of your reach based on where you live, it might be time to consider getting a dwarf lime tree! Dwarf lime trees allow growers to attain the same lime citrus as a full-sized tree, only on a smaller scale. Dwarf… Read more »
You’ve decided to take the plunge and start growing your own lemons. You won’t be sorry – lemon trees are a great addition to a backyard garden (or sunroom, if you decide to keep dwarf citrus trees)! And with a little care and planning, you’re sure to get a regular plentiful crop in time. Lemon… Read more »
How sweet it is! Ruby Red grapefruits have a yellow rind with a faint reddish blush and red, seedless flesh inside that’s sweeter than other grapefruit varieties. The Ruby Red grapefruit tree is a fast-growing tree that can grow up to 25 feet tall when planted in well-drained loam/sandy loam soil. Like other varieties of… Read more »
Kumquats are evergreen shrubs or trees with, glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white blossoms. The fruit are small, round or oval globes with a golden yellow to reddish orange peel. If you’re wondering how long do kumquat trees take to produce fruit, be aware that kumquats grow slowly. In terms of size a standard… Read more »
Lemons! Despite a tart taste that makes it more common in recipes and as a garnish than eating out of hand, there are few fruits more versatile – and few more interesting. Did you know lemons are technically berries? That the word “lemon” is derived from an Asian word meaning “sour fruit?” That sprinkling lemon juice… Read more »
We’re all about citrus at Citrus.com, and no wonder…bright, colorful, fragrant and refreshing, citrus fruits are not only prized for their sweet-tangy taste – they’re nutritional super foods, too! Citrus fruits are rich in multiple nutrients such as vitamin C, flavonoids, and fiber which help protect your vascular system, reduce inflammation, improve gastrointestinal function and health,… Read more »
Oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruit…there are so many types of citrus fruits! And for those who love citrus (whether for snacking, juicing, or using in your favorite recipes), there’s nothing quite like the thrill of growing your own. Citrus trees need consistent care if they’re going to produce fruit, however, and whether you envision a… Read more »
