Mechanical harvesting of fruit trees represents a transformative approach to modern orchard management. By applying controlled vibrational excitations, these systems selectively detach ripe fruit ...

Scientists have shown for the first time the widespread harm caused in Peru by cutting down the palm tree Mauritia flexuosa in order to harvest its fruit. The scientists examined where and why the ...

A fruit tree guild sets all your plants up for optimal growth by creating a mini-ecosystem. Imagine growing your own backyard fruit orchard, but without having to do much in the way of pest control, ...

When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...

Fruit tastes better when it's ripe, but what is ripe and how do you get there? We need to define a few terms that you'll encounter when reading fruit catalogs and other publications. Mature is the ...

As the vibrant colors of summer fade into the rich hues of autumn, it's time to turn your attention to harvesting and preserving the bountiful fruits your garden has produced. Fall is a season of ...

JOHOR is the largest fruit producer in Malaysia, harvesting more than 770,000 tonnes last year. Apart from popular fruits such as durian, pineapple and jackfruit, more farmers are venturing into ...

A good rule of thumb is to get potted fruit trees in the ground at least 4 to 6 weeks before your fall frost date. In a mild ...

Avocado, guava, jaboticaba, mango and starfruit — though their flavors are exotic, they can easily be grown here in the home garden. These tropicals tolerate temperatures to around 27 degrees ...

You’ve watered, weeded, and waited patiently all season. The sun’s out, the fruits are finally ripening—and just when you’re about to enjoy the first bite, they swoop in. Birds. Those feathery thieves ...