Edible Fungi

Cornell University Fruit Resources Cornell University Fruit Resources- Features information for scientists, gardeners, and commercial growers, including fact sheets and programs. Dragon Fruit Dragon Fruit- Provides information on the dragon fruit cactus plant, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, its history, pollination, cultivation, its nutritional value and how to eat … Pruning and Training Pruning and Training- Information on techniques to help maximize production from the orchard, including how to deal with abandoned or neglected trees. Propagation Propagation- Discusses several ways to increase fruit stocks including taking cuttings, layering, grafting and budding and the all important selection of rootstocks. Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center- Includes production guides and newsletters. Fruit Production for the Home Gardener Fruit Production for the Home Gardener- An online resource for people who wish to produce fruit on a small scale. From Pennsylvania State University. European Collection of Minor Fruit Trees European Collection of Minor Fruit Trees- European Union project collects varieties of minor fruits cultivated around the Mediterranean. Holdings include cornelian cherry, figs, l… Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook- Guide to the control and management tactics for the more important plant diseases in the Pacific Northwest. Juneberry or Saskatoon Serviceberry Juneberry or Saskatoon Serviceberry- Information on this fruit, its cultivation, pruning, cultivars, diseases and uses as a garden or commercial crop. Quince Growing Quince Growing- Information on cultivation of the common quince, Cydonia oblonga, including the necessary climate, soils, site, propagation, establishment of orchards and the vari… Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Production Guide Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Production Guide- Online information on diseases, pests, natural enemies, chemical management, integrated pest management, harvest and postharvest handling… Aceria guerreronis Aceria guerreronis- Provides photographs and a description of the coconut mite, with information on its distribution, life history, ecology, hosts, damage, economic importance and… Tropical Fruit Tropical Fruit- Listing of publications available from Australia's NSW Department of Agriculture. Some of the publications, whose topics range from bananas and passionfruit to orc… Knoll Acre Blueberries Knoll Acre Blueberries- Provides information on a project to establish a small commercial, sustainable, organic blueberry operation in Virginia, USA. Rutgers Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension Center Rutgers Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension Center- Includes information on the history of these crops, cultivation methods and techniques. Virginia Fruit Page Virginia Fruit Page- Fact sheets on the cultivation of various fruit crops. Persimmon Fact Sheet Persimmon Fact Sheet- Tips on growing this crop. Sapote Sapote- Description of this tree with edible fruit and much information on its origins, distribution, cultivation and uses. Upper Canada Cranberries Upper Canada Cranberries- Provides a history of the cranberry in North America and an illustrated account of how cranberries are being cultivated commercially in Eastern Ontario. Integrated Pest and Disease Management for Australian Summerfruit Integrated Pest and Disease Management for Australian Summerfruit- This downloadable manual provides information on the practical options available for controlling pests and disea… Jackfruit Jackfruit- Information on this tree, its description, culture and cultivars. New Plants for Florida: Tropical Fruit New Plants for Florida: Tropical Fruit- Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-r… Growing Rhubarb Growing Rhubarb- Information on soil preparation, planting this crop, care over the years, forcing, harvesting and the varieties available. Pineapple: Ananas comosus Pineapple: Ananas comosus- Much information on this crop, its origins and distribution, varieties, culture, harvesting, storing and uses for food and other purposes. Pomegranate: Punica granatum Pomegranate: Punica granatum- Information on growing this small tree with details of its cultivation, pests and diseases and uses. Kiwifruit: Actinidia deliciosa Kiwifruit: Actinidia deliciosa- Information on the origins of this fruit, its climatic requirements, varieties, general cultivation and uses. Fruit Facts Fruit Facts- Fact sheets for about twenty little known fruits that can be grown in California with a description of each, its culture and a list of suitable cultivars. Pawpaw Planting Guide Pawpaw Planting Guide- Information on the climate and site requirements, propagation and cultivation of the native American pawpaw, Asimina triloba. Fruit Tree Propagation Fruit Tree Propagation- Article from Wikipedia on both bud grafting and whip and tongue grafting, and suitable rootstocks to use for apples, pears, cherries and plums. Growing Blueberries Growing Blueberries- Plenty of information on this crop with instructions on planting and growing, pruning and problems.