Question. Our banana developed a flowering shoot that is now forming fruits on a tall plant. How long before they ripen? Answer. Nice! Your crop made it through the winter to flower during the warm ...

Is a tomato a vegetable or fruit? Is a peanut a nut? And are raspberries, blackberries and strawberries really berries? The answers to these questions reveal a key concept: botanists think about ...

Tomatoes, japaleño peppers, serrano peppers and now avocadoes are all under scrutiny due to the recent Salmonella outbreak, making many Americans nervous about eating their vegetables. Or make that, ...