You’ve got a burning question: Is a calamondin (or calamansi) a kumquat? Wonder no further, because we’ve got a definitive answer for you! The answer is . . . kind of. Okay, so we fibbed a little about having a definitive answer. A calamondin is actually a hybrid of a kumquat (and a mandarin orange,… Read more »
Find out if a calamondin tree is right for your Yarden with this informative overview. Name: Calamondin vs. Calamansi This tree has many colloquial names, which can sometimes cause confusion. In the United States, this tree and its fruit is typically called calamondin, which is an Americanized version of the Tagalog word, kalamunding. Calamansi, which… Read more »
February is National Grapefruit Month. Grapefruits are a popular breakfast food that are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. One large grapefruit can provide more than 100% of the daily value of vitamin C! Celebrate by treating yourself to one of Yarden’s grapefruit tree varieties to reap these healthy benefits. Grapefruit trees can be easy… Read more »
If you don’t live in a zone where you can plant your citrus trees directly outside, you may be wondering when to bring them indoors and how to care for them during the winter months. This will vary slightly according to your climate and tree varieties, but this guide will walk you through the general… Read more »
Adding a Meyer lemon tree to your Yarden is the perfect way to have fresh lemons on hand, but they can often grow up to 15 feet or sometimes even higher! So, what do you do if you are short on real estate? A Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree is the perfect choice to suit your… Read more »
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 »
Ever wish you could grow your own fruit tree? We hear you – at Yarden, we love growing our own food, and we’re especially fond of fruit trees. Growing fruit trees has so many advantages…for one thing, there’s nothing that beats the thrill of plucking a ripened fruit off a tree in your own backyard… Read more »
If the bland, black discs dotting your pizza and the jarred, pre-stuffed green morsels make up the whole of your experience with olives, you’re missing out. But fresh olives can be hard to find in local grocery stores. A staple of Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, olives have long been added to a variety of dishes… Read more »
Whether you want to properly care for a newly planted fruit tree so it provides lots of fruit, need help with planning what kind of fruit to get and where to plant it so it produces, or want to help existing fruit trees that have fallen off in fruit production, these tips can help you.
Mangos are a sweet and delicious tropical stone fruit that was uncommon in North America due to the difficulty in importing it, but nowadays new varieties of mango trees are grown in the southern United States, making the summer fruit much more accessible. Mangifera Indica originated in the tropical climate of southeast Asia, but if… Read more »
Any deck, balcony, or patio, big or small, can be transformed by a potted tree. A tree planted in a container can act as a focal point for your patio or garden, while multiple container trees can provide privacy screening or turn a hot, exposed area into a leafy bower. A potted tree can make… Read more »
If you’re a big coffee drinker, you’re probably used to throwing out your coffee grounds after you use them. However, consider putting those coffee grounds to use by turning them into fertilizer for your plants. Keep your used coffee grounds from ending up as trash and use them to help grow healthy and strong plants,… Read more »
When it comes to growing plants on a balcony or terrace, even experienced gardeners can face a challenge. But don’t let that discourage you, it’s also an opportunity to get creative and have some fun. Whether you want to create an urban vegetable garden or a tropical paradise, the possibilities are endless . Of course,… Read more »
When do Eureka Lemon Trees Produce Fruit When Does a Meyer Lemon Tree Bear Fruit? Meyer Lemon vs Eureka Lemon trees: What’s the Difference? When to Fertilize Lemon Trees Why is My Lemon Tree Not Fruiting? When should I fertilize a lemon tree? When to Plant a Lemon Tree How Long Do Citrus Trees Live?… Read more »
Citrus.com has some amazing citrus trees for sale, as well as other types of fruit trees and plants! You might be excited at the idea of having your own avocado tree, kumquat tree, or Meyer lemon tree, but the thought of caring for it might seem intimidating. Before shopping for citrus trees online, you’ll need… Read more »
It used to be the only folks who could buy citrus trees online to plant in the ground were those who lived in USDA growing zones 9 and above, but that’s no longer the case. Now that you can find dwarf citrus for sale on Citrus.com, you don’t have to live in a warmer climate… Read more »
