Health Benefits of Fruits » Would http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com Start living healthy with fresh fruits Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:12:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How would strawberries do in a window box? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-strawberries-do-in-a-window-box/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-strawberries-do-in-a-window-box/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:13:37 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-strawberries-do-in-a-window-box/ Question by oheyy: How would strawberries do in a window box?
I live in NH and am currently growing some herbs (basil, parsley, oregano) in a window box, and wanted to do some other edibles too like strawberries. My only real concern is whether the roots would have enough depth to grow well, anyone have any tips on growing these guys? I was going to transfer a plant from a hanging pot from a store, any tips on feeding, proper soil drainage, watering, and root depth especially are much appreciated!

Best answer:

Answer by jamesbergen50
If you have rich soil. Some varieties do well hanging up side down. Drill some 3/4 inch holes in the bottom of the planter, And herbs on top. Rich soil.and feed well, water regular. Tomatoes do well at this to. Hanging varieties. Check a seed catalog for these. Strawberry’s take 2 years to produce berry’s. Buy a soil water monitor, and plant food,nutrients. Not fertilizer.

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Strawberry-white wine compote
strawberries

Image by Nikchick
Strawberry-white wine compote over angel food cake

]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-strawberries-do-in-a-window-box/feed/ 1 How would you describe strawberries dipped in chocolate? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-you-describe-strawberries-dipped-in-chocolate/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-you-describe-strawberries-dipped-in-chocolate/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:14:14 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-you-describe-strawberries-dipped-in-chocolate/ Question by Bianca: How would you describe strawberries dipped in chocolate?
I have to write a poem on chocolate-dipped strawberries. It has to appeal to the five senses. Any ideas how I can describe it?

PS: I can also describe just each food either chocolate or strawberries and then add them somehow.

Best answer:

Answer by WilliamG
They are called chocolate strawberries.

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Strawberry
strawberries

Image by BellaEatsBooks
Strawberry jelly

]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-you-describe-strawberries-dipped-in-chocolate/feed/ 5 If a watermelon and a grape were in outer space, would the grape orbit around the watermelon? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/if-a-watermelon-and-a-grape-were-in-outer-space-would-the-grape-orbit-around-the-watermelon/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/if-a-watermelon-and-a-grape-were-in-outer-space-would-the-grape-orbit-around-the-watermelon/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:13:01 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/if-a-watermelon-and-a-grape-were-in-outer-space-would-the-grape-orbit-around-the-watermelon/ Question by John: If a watermelon and a grape were in outer space, would the grape orbit around the watermelon?
And would the watermelon create gravity? If there were little specks of paper would they fall towards the watermelon’s surface?

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Answer by Andrew S
Possibly. The thing is that the objects are so small that the gravity created by them is going to be minuscule. With the grape and watermelon they would have to be almost an infinite distance away from anything else so that they were not disturbed. The grape would have to travel so slowly as to appear stationary with respect to the watermelon even when viewed over a period of months. Any faster than that and it will be faster than the minuscule escape velocity of the watermelon.

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]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/if-a-watermelon-and-a-grape-were-in-outer-space-would-the-grape-orbit-around-the-watermelon/feed/ 4 How many oranges would you have to juice to make a glass of orange juice.? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-many-oranges-would-you-have-to-juice-to-make-a-glass-of-orange-juice/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-many-oranges-would-you-have-to-juice-to-make-a-glass-of-orange-juice/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:13:02 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-many-oranges-would-you-have-to-juice-to-make-a-glass-of-orange-juice/ Question by Somebody you dont know: How many oranges would you have to juice to make a glass of orange juice.?
How many oranges would you have to juice to get a glass of orange juice.

Also the same question for Apples.

Also the same question for Carrots.

Also the same question for bannanas.
I cant tell if these peope are trying to be sarcastic or not.

I have spent time researching this online but to no avail.

The results these people are giving is so varied I dont know what to believe.

Please, if possible provide some type of source for your info.

I am considering purchasing a juicer but I want to know how much fruit I would have to buy to make the glass of juice.

If its a whole lot then I wont really want to buy one.

Please give honest answers.

This is important to me.
I CANT BELIEVE THIS!!!!

OK, HOW MANY FOR A 12 OUNCE GLASS?

Best answer:

Answer by Jay
200 little ones

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Washing oranges at an orange packing co-op, Redlands, Calif. Santa Fe R.R. trip (LOC)
oranges

Image by The Library of Congress
Delano, Jack,, photographer.

Washing oranges at an orange packing co-op, Redlands, Calif. Santa Fe R.R. trip

1943 March

1 transparency : color.

Notes:
 Title from FSA or OWI agency caption.
Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944.

Subjects:
 Southern California Fruit Exchange
World War, 1939-1945
Oranges
Citrus fruit industry
Cooperatives
United States–California–Redlands

Format: Transparencies–Color

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Part Of: Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Collection 12002-10 (DLC) 93845501

General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsac.1a34768

Call Number: LC-USW36-879

]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-many-oranges-would-you-have-to-juice-to-make-a-glass-of-orange-juice/feed/ 12 How would you prune an orange to get it to produce the most oranges? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-you-prune-an-orange-to-get-it-to-produce-the-most-oranges/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-you-prune-an-orange-to-get-it-to-produce-the-most-oranges/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:12:29 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-you-prune-an-orange-to-get-it-to-produce-the-most-oranges/ Question by concerned_earthling: How would you prune an orange to get it to produce the most oranges?
We live in the foothills out side Sacramento California and have three orange trees one tangerine and one lemon.
I would like to know how to prune the orange trees so that they produce more oranges.
The lemon tree might produce more lemons than the three orange trees produce oranges and the tangerine does not seem to produce any tangerines.*(this is the first year in many that it has had any and they are small even for a tangerine)

Best answer:

Answer by Dragon
No need to prune citrus trees at all. If your trees are young they may need some extra time to mature to a good size for fruiting. If they are full size then they are not happy. Citrus are gross feeders. They like regular fertilizing and lots of water. If they are flowering and not setting fruit, this can be caused by lack of water. they actually set a minute fruit but if water is not available at the right time they throw the fruit off. If you provide sun, food and water you should be right. You can also buy fertilizers to encourage fruiting, but a good citrus food should be all you need.

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Here’s to you, My Orange Sun…
oranges

Image by Sabby3000
This is me, completing a photography project… I did it because I love orange! (=
…my first 36 shots, where Orange was the theme…

For more orange, please click here to visit my "Here’s to you, My Orange Sun" set! =)

1. Lily, 2. As my world turns towards darkness, 3. My World On Fire, 4. Among others, 5. orange, 6. Old City Hall, 7. Orange extract, 8. Charming Nature, 9. Exterior Shades of a Grim Departure, 10. A penny for your thoughts …, 11. 1969 Camaro RS/SS, 12. Garbera, sideways, 13. Before she sleeps, 14. Psychedelic Luminance, 15. I saved some of my birthday cake for you! ♥, 16. Optimism, 17. Present vs. boundary, 18. Bored Again, 19. Translated, 20. Fiery thirst, 21. Back to Basics, 22. Canada Day 2009 Fireworks – I, 23. Transition 2008, 24. Earth Hour 2008, 25. The Orange Took a Shower, 26. Aspire, 27. I’m ready for Fall season…, 28. au marché, 29. Intensity, 30. Orange is the Colour of My Energy, 31. babieee’s room, 32. Plug in some Christmas cheer, 33. Define flamboyancy, 34. at the coffee shop-2, 35. In Praise of Dreams, 36. Sunset on Lake Ontario

]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-would-you-prune-an-orange-to-get-it-to-produce-the-most-oranges/feed/ 0 I was going to plant a orange tree from seed how long would it take to grow decent oranges? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/i-was-going-to-plant-a-orange-tree-from-seed-how-long-would-it-take-to-grow-decent-oranges/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/i-was-going-to-plant-a-orange-tree-from-seed-how-long-would-it-take-to-grow-decent-oranges/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:12:50 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/i-was-going-to-plant-a-orange-tree-from-seed-how-long-would-it-take-to-grow-decent-oranges/ Question by eel: I was going to plant a orange tree from seed how long would it take to grow decent oranges?
I bought the seeds from a shop, it came with the pot and stuff. I’m not sure what type it is though it just says citrus orange on the packet. Is that the type of orange tree or is it just because oranges are a citrus fruit?

Best answer:

Answer by sailormars40
it takes years

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Grading oranges at a co-op orange packing plant, Redlands, Calif. Santa Fe trip (LOC)
oranges

Image by The Library of Congress
Delano, Jack,, photographer.

Grading oranges at a co-op orange packing plant, Redlands, Calif. Santa Fe trip

1943 March

1 transparency : color.

Notes:
 Title from FSA or OWI agency caption.
Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944.

Subjects:
 Southern California Fruit Exchange
World War, 1939-1945
Citrus fruit industry
Cooperatives
Oranges
Women–Employment
United States–California–Redlands

Format: Transparencies–Color

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

Part Of: Farm Security Administration – Office of War Information Collection 12002-10 (DLC) 93845501

General information about the FSA/OWI Color Photographs is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.fsac

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsac.1a34766

Call Number: LC-USW36-877

]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/i-was-going-to-plant-a-orange-tree-from-seed-how-long-would-it-take-to-grow-decent-oranges/feed/ 4 What would happen if I only ate watermelon everyday… Ugh http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/what-would-happen-if-i-only-ate-watermelon-everyday-ugh/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/what-would-happen-if-i-only-ate-watermelon-everyday-ugh/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:12:41 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/what-would-happen-if-i-only-ate-watermelon-everyday-ugh/ What would happen if I only ate watermelon everyday… Ugh – by HilahSusut (Hilah Susut)

]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/what-would-happen-if-i-only-ate-watermelon-everyday-ugh/feed/ 0 How many oranges, or glasses of orange juice, would you need to get a good supply of collegen? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-many-oranges-or-glasses-of-orange-juice-would-you-need-to-get-a-good-supply-of-collegen/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-many-oranges-or-glasses-of-orange-juice-would-you-need-to-get-a-good-supply-of-collegen/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:13:02 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-many-oranges-or-glasses-of-orange-juice-would-you-need-to-get-a-good-supply-of-collegen/ Question by Rick C: How many oranges, or glasses of orange juice, would you need to get a good supply of collegen?
I think i am seriously lacking some collegen in my cheeks. How much orange juice, or oranges, would i need to consume to improve my facial complexion?

Best answer:

Answer by Björn
just buy collagen lotion.

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Orange is In…
oranges

Image by Christine ™ (Formerly with the red wall.)
Backstage, before the Orange is In concert at the end of March.

Dude! We got to hang out back stage with the oranges! We so totally ROCK!

(Learn more about why I’m posting photos of oranges here, and check out their music and buy their CD on the Orange is In website.)

UPDATE: Pssssst… where are all of you that are favoriting this months after it was posted coming from? I’m really, really curious!

]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/how-many-oranges-or-glasses-of-orange-juice-would-you-need-to-get-a-good-supply-of-collegen/feed/ 2 Would it be profitable to grow pomegranates on 3 acres of land? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/would-it-be-profitable-to-grow-pomegranates-on-3-acres-of-land/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/would-it-be-profitable-to-grow-pomegranates-on-3-acres-of-land/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:16:38 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/would-it-be-profitable-to-grow-pomegranates-on-3-acres-of-land/ Question by lurobs3: Would it be profitable to grow pomegranates on 3 acres of land?
We have three acres of land, that we would like to farm. We are interested in pomegranates.

Best answer:

Answer by Michael L
You have to answer some questions. How close can pomegranates be grown together. This will tell you how many trees you can have in yoru grove.

You will also have to check on climates that are best and soil composition that is best for pomegranates. costs of fertilizers and irrigation if it is not readily available or if you have to pay for water. As well as how long will trees have to grow before bearing fruit. It could be years. Then how many fruit per tree and the cost of harvesting them, and bringing them to market.

Then you will have to guess on the demand and price for pomegranets years in the future. Unlike crops, once you plant a tree you can not change what type of fruit it bears, where crops can be changed and rotated in a field. Three acres doesn’t sound like a lot of land to grow fruit trees on it. You might be better off using the land for a crop that can produce money now. Then plant a few tress at a time allowing them to mature while you still plant a cash crop.

Just some random thoughts. From someone who is not a farmer.

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Pomegranate “Treat” [Day 2/7]
pomegranates

Image by Bekah Stargazing
The theme for today was treat.

Pomegranates are such a treat. They’re tasty and gorgeous.
They’re my treat for today.

Also, I’ve been introduced to "Glee" and OH MY OH MY!–I love it.
I was skeptical to start in on watching it. It looked kinda iffy on my I’m-so-totally-gonna-love-this-o-meter…
But I was wrong. I am SO enjoying it. :D
That’s my other "treat" of the day!

]]> http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/would-it-be-profitable-to-grow-pomegranates-on-3-acres-of-land/feed/ 0 I would like to buy stock in a company that produces pomegranate juice. How can I find one? http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/i-would-like-to-buy-stock-in-a-company-that-produces-pomegranate-juice-how-can-i-find-one/ http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/i-would-like-to-buy-stock-in-a-company-that-produces-pomegranate-juice-how-can-i-find-one/#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 06:42:44 +0000 admin http://www.fruitshealthbenefits.com/i-would-like-to-buy-stock-in-a-company-that-produces-pomegranate-juice-how-can-i-find-one/ Recent studies have shown that pomegranate juice can reduce heart disease, may prevent cancer among other things. I think that the industry will grow tremendously over the next few years.


H G M

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