The encyclopedia of fruit & nuts
edited by Jules Janick and Robert E. Paull.
Wallingford, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI North American Office, c2008.
This major reference work provides comprehensive coverage of botanical and horticultural information on temperate, subtropical, and tropical fruit and nuts of economic significance. Coverage is also given to palms, cacti, and common fruit often thought of as vegetable crops. Containing almost 300 entries, the encyclopedia covers the history and origins of specific crops, ecology, breeding and genetics, distribution, uses, and nutritional composition. Entries are arranged alphabetically by family and species, and each entry is followed by a select bibliography. The book will serve as a reference for students and researchers in horticulture, pomology, botany, and plant ecology. High quality color photos and b&w and color drawings are featured throughout. Janick is affiliated with the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University. Paull is affiliated with the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. An extensive glossary is included. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The fruit hunters : a story of nature, adventure, commerce and obsession
Adam Leith Gollner.
New York : Scribner, c2008.
"Adam Leith Gollner draws readers into a Willy Wonka-like world with mangoes that taste like pina coladas, orange cloudberries, peanut butter fruits and the miracle fruit that turns everything sour to sweet, making lemons taste like lemonade. Peopled with a cast of characters as varied and bizarre as the fruit - smugglers, inventors, explorers and epicures - this extraordinary book unveils the mysterious universe of fruit, from the jungles of Borneo to the prized orchards of Florida's fruit hunters to American supermarkets." "Gollner examines the fruits we eat and explains why we eat them (the scientific, economic and aesthetic reasons); traces the life of mass-produced fruits (how they are created, grown and marketed) and explores the underworld of fruits that are inaccessible, ignored and even forbidden in the Western world."--BOOK JACKET.
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Facts about star fruit
Has a five-pointed star shape
Has a complicated flavor combination that includes plums, pineapples, and lemons.
Tart varieties can often be identified by their narrowly spaced ribs.
Sweet varieties usually have thick fleshy ribs.
Are an excellent source of vitamin C, low in fat and sodium, and cholesterol free.
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Have you ever used a star fruit to print gift wrap with stars? If not, try it. All you need to do is cut a star fruit in half, dip it in paint, and then press it onto your gift wrap paper. Voila! Homemade, personalized gift wrap paper.
Also known as Carambola, the star fruit, is a subtropical fruit that originated in Sri Lanka and the Moluccas. It has been cultivated in Southeast Asia and Malyasia for many centuries. It also grows in the Caribbean, Hawaii, southern Florida, and California.
Star fruit are small, oval-shaped fragrant fruit that range from 3 to 5 inches long with four to six deep lengthwise grooves. Each fruit has an edible thin, waxy bright yellow skin, with a sweet juicy, almost translucent yellow flesh.
When the star fruit is fully ripe, it is simply delicious as a desert. Just remember to avoid buying star fruit that are entirely green
There are two types of star fruit, tart and sweet. Tart varieties generally have narrowly spaced ribs, whereas sweet varieties have thick, fleshy ribs. The best time to find them in stores is from August through March.
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An important health risk
Those with kidney trouble should check with a medical professional before consuming star fruit. The juice may be dangerous due to its concentration of oxalic acid. Diabetics may need to avoid this fruit, due to its high amount of sugar. |
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Star fruits are becoming more popular in the United States. They can be used fresh, as well as in salads. Frequently, the star fruit is used as a garnish. Star fruits are easy to prepare because it does not require any peeling nor seeding before eating.
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How to grow food : a step-by-step guide to growing all kinds of fruit, vegetables, salads and more
Richard Gianfrancesco.
Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2011.
A comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to kitchen gardening on any scale. How to Grow Food is a complete illustrated guide to the hundreds of plants that are easy to grow in the home garden. The author emphasizes gardening techniques that can be applied to any size of garden, from a window box to a side yard to the biggest backyard. This practical book features a comprehensive directory of recommended plants to suit all growing conditions in all regions. Thorough instructions and a month-by-month calendar of tasks describe how to cultivate more than 125 crops, from traditional choices to more unusual varieties. Gardeners can choose from roots and tubers; leafy crops; seed and fruit crops; grains; peppers and chilies; stem and flower crops; tree fruits; soft, bush and cane fruits; tender fruits; nuts; herbs; and edible flowers. How to Grow Food 's clear instructions and reliable advice includes the use of organic and biodynamic gardening methods. Some of the topics covered are: Types of gardens and choosing the best site Designing, preparing and planting a productive garden Maximizing the use of space, such as vertical planting and fruit cages Harvesting, storing and preserving Training and pruning plants for maximum yield Tools, pests, weeds and growing from seed Helpful dos and don'ts Plant ratings related to variety, value, maintenance and season The author's special selection of star plants
The food lover's garden : [amazing edibles you will love to grow and eat]
Mark Diacono ; photography by Mark Diacono ; recipe photography by Laura Hynd ; recipe development by Debora Robertson.
Portland : Timber Press, 2011, c2010.
SMakes growing your own into a swashbuckling and delicious adventure ”where you travel the world and taste its finest fruits in your own backyard. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, founder of River Cottage and author of The River Cottage Cookbook For the food-loving gardener, Mark Diacono has a new mantra: Life is too short to grow ordinary food. Head gardener at the famed River Cottage, Diacono wants us all to stop growing onions, potatoes, and carrots, because it "s just as easy to cultivate mouthwatering delights such as Chilean guava, kai lan, daylilies, Japanese wineberries and Szechuan pepper. In The Food Lover "s Garden he shows how easy it can be to reap extraordinary flavor. Selected for their deliciousness and ease of growing, the fruits and vegetables in the book come with straightforward gardening advice and detailed information on how and when to harvest. Preparation suggestions plus fifty recipes, such as sweet Blue Honeysuckle Pancakes, stunning and delicate Daylily Fritters, and a rich, double cream Cardoon Gratin, teach readers how to showcase the unusual ingredients in their home cooking. Brimming with practical advice for growing and enjoying 39 of the most remarkable fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, spices, and flowers, The Food Lover "s Garden is a sumptuous and lyrical invitation to garden, eat, and live more adventurously.
Backyard harvest
Jo Whittingham.
New York : DK Publishing, c2011.
From sowing and planting to growing and harvesting, "Backyard Harvest" covers storing, freezing, and preserving tips so that gardeners can enjoy their bounty into the winter months and throughout the early-spring gap when little is ready to harvest.
Better homes & gardens vegetable, fruit & herb gardening.
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2010.
Make your backyard a farmer's market with
Vegetable, Fruit, & Herb Gardening
If you want the freshest fruits, vegetables, and herbs around, why not grow them yourself? Home gardens are a great way to slash your grocery budget and eat great food throughout the year. Vegetable, Fruit, & Herb Gardening from Better Homes and Gardens is packed with simple step-by-step guidance on starting your own easy and affordable kitchen garden.
The book includes explanatory diagrams, photographs and charts, and clear instructions that make planting, feeding, and harvesting your garden a breeze. This easy-to-follow guide covers it all-from container gardens, to large-scale garden projects, to a little herb garden on the balcony.
- Features more than 150 encyclopedia entries of vegetables, fruits, and herbs with step-by-step instructions on planting, growing, and harvesting
- Illustrated with more than 450 beautiful full-color photographs that offer helpful guidance and plenty of inspiration
- Includes special sections on storing your harvested foods as well as tips on composting and helpful seasonality charts
- Offers garden projects and planting plans with shopping lists for tools and plants.
Whether you want to start a major new edible garden project or just add a little fresh produce to your pantry, Vegetable, Fruit, & Herb Gardeningis the easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide you need.
Growing fruit
by Alan Titchmarsh.
London : BBC, 2010.
There's no beating growing, picking, and eating fruit from a personal garden-this deliciously definitive guide to home-grown sweets shows how  Guiding the everyday gardener through the processes and pitfalls of fruit-growing, this ultimate guide teaches everything there is to know about fruit gardening. From propagating the first seeds or planting the first tree, to selecting tasty home-grown fruits for the dinner table, the book includes guidance on selecting all types of fruit for home growing as well as handy tips for maximizing flavor and cropping. It also features illustrated A-to-Z profiles of recommended fruit; practical advice on care, harvesting, storage, pruning, propagation, and pest control; and step-by-step illustrations showing essential techniques.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff
