Native to Asia minor, the round, wrinkly yellow Casaba melons were exported from the city of Kasaba, Turkey in the late 19th century. Hence the name Casaba. It is mildly sweet with a cucumber-like...

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...

Richly flavored and healthy, chestnuts are popular, cool-season nuts that grow amply worldwide. This variety of nut is native to hilly forests all over the world, from China and Japan to Europe and...

The citron is unlike the more common citrus species, such as the lemon or orange. While those more popular fruits are peeled to consume their pulpy and juicy segments, the citron's pulp is dry,...

The coconut is one of the most versatile plants on earth. It has been cultivated in the tropics for over 3000 years. It is used to make soap, textiles, medicine, even building materials, and that’s...

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young coconuts. The water is one of the nature’s most refreshing drinks consumed worldwide for its nutritious and health benefiting properties. In the...