Harvesting fig trees Harvesting fig trees : For top quality, allow figs to ripen fully on the tree. But they must be picked as they ripen; otherwise, spoilage from the dried fruit beetle can occur. On-the-tree spoilage or souring is caused by microorganisms in the fully ripe fruit. These organisms are usually carried into the open eye of the fig by insects, particularly the dried fruit beetle. Daily harvests and...
28
May
28
May
Pruning and Irrigation fig trees Pruning fig trees Pruning and Irrigation fig trees : Training Figs are so important step. Normally figs are pruned very little. Do not prune mature Celeste and Alma trees because this reduces the crop size. Estahban Ever-bearing produces a fair crop following heavy winter pruning. To stimulate new growth, thin...
28
May
Fig wasp The family as presently defined is polyphyletic, including several unrelated lineages whose similarities are based upon their shared association with figs; efforts are underway to resolve the matter, and remove a number of constituent groups to other families, particularly the Pteromalidae and Torymidae. Thus, the number of genera in the family is...
28
May
Natural benefits Curative properties of fig Many medicinal virtues have been ascribed to the fig. It is considered a restorative food that helps in quick recovery after prolonged illness. It removes physical and mental exertion and endows the body with renewed vigor and strength. It is an excellent tonic for weak people who suffer cracks in lips, tongue, and mouth.Natural benefits Curative properties of fig . Dried Fig Open Mouth...
28
May
Food Value Fig An analysis of the fresh fig shows it consists good amount of moisture and little protein, fat, and carbohydrate. The dry fig has a high nutritive value. Its most important food element is sugar which forms 51 to 74 percent of the whole fruit. [caption id="attachment_11210" align="aligncenter" width="250"] Persian dried fig[/caption] What are the benefits of eating Dates? It can be taken in various ways; either by...
28
May
Figs Description Origin About figs Fig trees are of the genus Ficus, in the mulberry family. The rubber plant, a popular house plant, the Bo tree, and the Banyan tree are also species of Ficus. figs Description Origin The fig was used by the ancient Egyptians as long as 6,000 years ago. They were a favorite of Cleopatra. They also grew in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. A handful of...
25
May
PERSIAN RICE WITH SAVORY PISTACHIO SAUCE Cooked Add raw pistachios to stir-fry dishes. Use them as a garnish in steaming hot soups. Bake them into casseroles. PERSIAN RICE WITH SAVORY PISTACHIO SAUCEAdd raw pistachios to grain dishes at the end of cooking. They're especially attractive with the lighter color grains, such as rice, quinoa, millet, and barley. Include pistachios in any legume pates, such as a lentil pate. When the pate is sliced...
25
May
Storage pistachio Storage pistachio : If you want to store a large quantity of nuts, it's best to put them in heavy-duty freezer bags and freeze them. Frozen, they will keep for several months. For shorter storage you can refrigerate pistachios for up to 4 to 6 weeks. If pistachios stored over a long period lose their natural crispness, you can quickly revitalize them. Just place them on a baking sheet...
25
May
---!Pistachios Nutrition !--- Pistachios Nutrition : Just 47 pistachios, a one-ounce serving, contain 13 grams of predominantly monounsaturated fat and no cholesterol. All nuts, including pistachios, contain some saturated fat but are considered low in saturated fat. Fats are a concentrated source of energy and play an important role in assisting the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, E, D, and K. [caption id="attachment_15085" align="aligncenter"...
25
May
Medicinal benefits of pistachio A Loma Linda University medical study published results that should encourage us all to eat a 3 to 3 1/2-ounce serving of nuts five or more times a week. Those participants who ate nuts five times a week throughout the study showed a decrease in their LDL (the bad cholesterol) levels as well as total cholesterol levels. Those with lower cholesterol readings were at a lower...
3 kind raisin 
