The cherimoya, also spelled chirimoya is thought to be native to the low rising tropical forests of Central Andean Mountains in Ecuador, bordering Peru. Today cherimoya is grown throughout South...

Honeydew is the sweetest of all the melons. Averaging five to six pounds, honeydew melon originated in Asia and it is believed that as early as 2,400 BC, this distinct type of muskmelon was growing...

The largest tree fruit in the world, the pre-historic looking jackfruit is believed to be indigenous to the Southwestern rain forests of India. It is widely cultivated in the tropical regions of...

The lúcuma, sometimes known as lucmo, is a subtropical fruit native to the Peru's Andean region. Lucuma has been found on ceramics at burial sites of the indigenous people of coastal Peru. It is...

Nectarines, like peaches, most likely originated in China more than 2,000 years ago and were cultivated in ancient Persia, Greece and Rome. They were grown in Great Britain in the late 16th or early...

f you like clementines, you’ll love the satsuma. This easy-peeling citrus fruit originated in Japan, but Louisiana grows most satsumas that you’ll find stateside. The fruit is named after...