Stone fruit (also known as a drupe) is a variety of fruit that features a stone or pit in the center. The most popular varieties are in the genus prunus, which include peaches, plums and apricots.

Savoring the flavors of the different types of peaches goes beyond that first sweet bite. There's a perfect peach to savor from color and shape to size and taste. Let’s explore the delightful ...

If you ask us, the very best summertime fruit is stone fruit. There’s nothing better than biting into a freshly picked peach, a perfectly ripe plum or a handful of juicy cherries, right? Their season ...

Among the wide variety of fresh fruit available throughout the summer months, many of the most popular choices belong to the stone fruit family. Stone fruits, or drupes, are categorized as fruits with ...

The peach is a sweet, juicy fruit known for its distinct color and taste. It's been a favorite summertime delight for centuries, originating in China. Throughout its existence, many men, women, and ...

For Sam Van Aken, grafting — a horticultural practice of joining two or more plants together — is about more than just creating the best harvest. It's a way to preserve trees, particularly varieties ...

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