Crop Plant Edible Fruit Or Nut Plant For Sale In Elk Grove

* A quick-growing, not to say rampant vine; can be pruned as a shrub; usually grown on a trellis for commercial production of the hops used in beer making; hops are produced on female plants; native to Eurasia, has escaped in the U.S.

* This heirloom variety was created by Rutgers University in the 1930's. It was the main commercial tomato grown in New Jersey for many years. It was used for canning, juice and fresh market.

'Fire Hill' is a popular cultivar with red flowers. Tenella yields small almond -like hairy fruits with characteristic flavor. * Prunus tenella Batsch, Dwarf Russian Almond , is a species of deciduous shrubs in the genus Prunus , native to steppes of...

* It was an All American winner in 1964. * It is currently still one of the most popular varieties in the world! * Produces 20-25 lb. Oval to round fruit with red sweet flesh and small seeds, maturing in 85 days.

* Apricot kernels are a component in traditional Chinese medicine. * It is a small tree, 8–12 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter and a dense, spreading canopy. * The fruit is a drupe similar to a small peach , 1.5–2.5 cm diameter, from yellow...

* A quick-growing, not to say rampant vine; can be pruned as a shrub; usually grown on a trellis for commercial production of the hops used in beer making; hops are produced on female plants; native to Eurasia, has escaped in the U.S.

* There is an art to growing the giants so don't be discouraged if you don't get pumpkins weighing hundreds of pounds on your first try. GOOD LUCK! * The world record holder weighed in at 2009 pounds!

* Although its botanical name Prunus persica refers to Persia (present Iran) from where it came to Europe, genetic studies suggest peaches originated in China. * China is the world's largest producer of peaches and nectarines.

* Loquats are unusual among fruit trees in that the flowers appear in the autumn or early winter, and the fruits are ripe in late winter or early spring. * The fruits are the sweetest when soft and orange.

Coffea arabica is believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, being grown in southwest Arabia for well over 1,000 years. * Coffea arabica is a species of Coffea originally indigenous to the mountains of Yemen in the Arabian Peninsula...

* It is recommended to be grown in full sun. * Seeds germinate in 10-15 days. Well rounded, heavily netted medium ribbed fruit. * It matures in 90 days from seed and produces 3-4 lb.

Flickers excavate larger holes higher on the stem. This characteristic enables the saguaro to survive during periods of drought. They are white and open well after sunset and close in mid-afternoon.

An edible oil is obtained from the seed. Start seeds indoors and transplant outside when danger of frost is past. Slightly sweet, it contains 20% or more protein, which is about 12 times that of potatoes.

* The nuts are edible. E Gansu, Hebei, Heilongjiang (Daxinganling), Henan (Funiu Shan), ?Hubei, Jilin (Changbai Shan), Liaoning, Nei Mongol, Shaanxi, Sichuan [Japan, Korea, Russia (Far East)].

* It is believed fenugreek was brought into cultivation in the Near East. It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop, and its seeds are a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian Subcontinent.

They are used in the treatment of stones in the urinary tract, rheumatoid arthralgia, cancers of the liver and oesophagus. It was first grown commercially in New Zealand, where it has been superseded by Actinidia deliciosa, or Kiwifruit.

* The white mulberry ( Morus alba ) is a fast-growing, small to medium sized tree. * Originally imported as food for silkworms. * Berries, white. * Dense, round-domed tree with variable shiny dark green leaves.

The seeds are often added to ice cream, cakes, puddings etc. They are rich in oil and have a soft texture with a hint of resin in the flavour. It is also a widespread horticultural tree, besides being cultivated for the seeds.

The protein portion is used in the manufacture of some textile fibers. Peanut milk is promoted in Africa as a way to reduce malnutrition among children. Paint, varnish, lubricating oil, leather dressings, furniture polish, insecticides, and nitroglycerin...

* 2 1/2" deep purple flowers on a plant that resembles a small hollyhock; likes full sun; biennial or perennial; native to Europe, north Africa, and northwest China. * The flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish.

* The fruit tends to be quite large and fragrant, and when carefully wrapped (it has a tendency to bruise because of its juiciness), it can last for several weeks or more in a cold, dry place.

The seeds are often added to ice cream, cakes, puddings etc. They are rich in oil and have a soft texture with a hint of resin in the flavour. It is also a widespread horticultural tree, besides being cultivated for the seeds.

* The fruit tends to be quite large and fragrant, and when carefully wrapped (it has a tendency to bruise because of its juiciness), it can last for several weeks or more in a cold, dry place.

It contains several medically active constituents including flavonoids and organic acids. The fruit is bright red, 1.5 inches in diameter. The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use.

* Japanese apricot is primarily grown for ornamental purposes, and in particular for its mid to late winter bloom of pink flowers. It may be trained as a large shrub. Broad-oval leaves (2-4” long) are sharply-serrulate.

* It is a spreading shrub or small tree, reaching 2–8 m in height at maturity. * It is very acceptable raw and has a superior flavour to sweet chestnuts (C. * When baked it becomes even sweeter and develops a floury texture, it makes an excellent potato...

Flickers excavate larger holes higher on the stem. This characteristic enables the saguaro to survive during periods of drought. They are white and open well after sunset and close in mid-afternoon.