Unlike other types of fruit, figs don’t ripen well off the plant. So when are figs ripe and how can you tell when to pick the fruit? There are several clues to look for so that you don't end up with ...

Q. We have been growing pineapple plants from cut-off tops for about 15 years and have harvested about 6 in that time. Could you please tell me how to tell when the fruit is ripe and ready to cut from ...

Fig trees are so easy to grow, that it was actually the first fruit to be cultivated by humans! This year though many local gardeners reported that the fruit on their trees didn’t ripen. The most ...

Whether picked for desserts, pudding, jams, jellies, or simply to eat straight off the bush or tree, there is a fantastic range of fruits to pick in August. They ripen in the summer sun, and it pays ...

Nothing beats the flavor of home grown fruit picked right off the tree in your own yard. For great flavor, however, it's important to harvest fruit at the right time. Some fruit must ripen on the tree ...

Fig trees are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Not only can handle extreme heat and drought conditions without affecting fruit quality, but the fruit develops without pollination. Pollination ...