Essential citrus oils and juices have been used for centuries to cure and treat common ailments. Due to the high concentration of vitamin C, citrus fruit is considered by many to be the most reliable cure for bacterial infections as well as viral illnesses. Vitamin C is known to boost immunity and assist the body [...]
1. Australian Lime trees: Though there are three types of Australian lime trees, the desert lime, the finger lime and the round lime, the most popular by far is the desert lime. Used to make anything from marmalade to candied fruit, this sweet and scares bush fruit has only recently been cultivated for commercial use.
If you live in Florida or California, you have many options for growing citrus trees. Orange trees are easy to take care of and have one of the sweetest, juiciest, and flavorful fruits around.
Odds are if you have a kitchen garden where you grow your own citrus fruit; it is probably because you love cooking with your fresh picked crops of tangy lemons, juicy oranges and zesty limes!
Serving festive holiday drinks this season is extra easy when you can pick the fresh fruit from your own citrus plants. If you aren’t fortunate enough to be able to grow your own citrus trees, be sure to shop in bulk for big juicy lemons, limes, oranges and even grapefruits to add to [...]
Growing your own lemons, limes or oranges to use in citrus fruit baskets is a great gift idea for any occasion. Whether you are invited to a wedding, house warming or even a birthday, a basket of fresh citrus fruits and other finishing touches can make a unique and touching gift. And it is one [...]
If you are a first time citrus tree buyer there are several things you need to know before buying your tree.
Citrus is an incredibly versatile flavor. It can bring a lot of depth and personality to any type of meal and is known to be one of the most versatile ingredients. Found in numerous desserts, baked goods and even Asian inspired stir fries, cooking with citrus is fun and uncomplicated.
Called “the little gems of the citrus family,” kumquat trees are in the genus Fortunella. The word Kumquat comes from Chinese and means “gold orange.”
