Called Dragon Eyes because of their colour, these round yellow-brown skinned fruits are much appreciated by the Chinese. Cultivated for over 1,000 years, Longan crops later in the summer than its more famous relative, the Lychee. Remove the thin shell like skin and pop the … [Read more...]
Limes – “The Bartender’s Fruit”
Like lemons, limes are an acid fruit. They tend to be slightly more sensitive to cold and certainly should not be grown in frost prone areas unless some protective measures are taken. Many travellers come back from tropical climes looking to buy a green fruited lime with a strong … [Read more...]
Acerola, or Barbados Cherry
Acerola, or Barbados Cherry, is the second highest known natural source of Vitamin 'C' or ascorbic acid, exceeded only by Rose Hips. An ornamental shrub growing to around 3 metres, Acerola puts on a fine show of colour through summer as the fruits mature from green through pink … [Read more...]