Fruit Trees For Sale In Mississauga

Each herb, vegetable and fruit is beautifully presented in a one or two page spread, with all the key information needed to grow these plants and plenty of photos to inspire you. Each plant is introduced with a fascinating history, followed by descriptions...

Fine houseplant like Ficus benjamina. (Pipal) Sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists; Buddha meditated non-stop for 7 years under a bo-tree until he reached liberation. Slow to germinate.

The bark, stem and leaves contain camptothecin, an alkaloid effective against leukemia, colon cancer and other tumours, and it blocks the replication of the HIV virus that causes AIDS.

The oil has proven antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties which makes it valuable for skin infections, burns, bruises, cuts, herpes, warts, yeast infections, gingivitis and many other conditions requiring a powerful antiseptic.

Some scientists apparently think that Coca-Cola contains this herb. Ht. 5-9m/15-25ft. It is gaining a reputation among western herbalists as a fast and highly effective treatment for depression, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory and irritability.

The young shoots are tasty, milder and, many say, better than spinach. As the name suggests this is a giant spinach that will tower up to 2m/6ft if you let it, but the young shoots are best gathered when plants are just 20cm/8in tall.

Mediterranean favourite for its bitter stomachic properties. Striking small tree with soft, feathery grey-white leaves.

They grow to about 3 m (10 ft). They are self-fertilizing, producing small purple-red fruits after they flower. Fruits are abundant, and mature to the size of large marbles. They are drought tolerant and somewhat hardy, tolerating limited cold temperatures...

Very attractive fan-shaped foliage. Seeds take 3 to 12 months to germinate. In the West, the male tree is preferred because the female produces a foul-smelling fruit. However, the fruit contains a delicious nut which is a delicacy in China roasted or...

Cooling tea made from leaves is useful for fevers, dysentery and morning sickness. Tropical fruit and timber tree used widely in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Poultice of fresh leaves helps reduce swellings and boils and relieves...

Bears sweet; juicy, highly flavoured fruits, in a fine balance between acid, sugar and pectin. Eaten fresh, or in jellies, preserves and pastes. A sunny window suits this plant well.

Plants raised from seeds will be half male and half female. Orange berries are rich source of vitamins A and C. Not suited for fruit production because fruits are small and too acidic.

Often confused with O'Rourke, another variation on Celeste that was officially released by LSU. Excellent for eating fresh off the tree as well. From the fig breeding program at Louisiana State University but never released officially.

They are said also to nourish muscles and enrich bone marrow. Hardy bush or small tree. Studies show that the seeds have a tranquilizing and hypnotic effect, and are analgesic and anticonvulsive.

Pineapple mint is less invasive than some other varieties but enjoys the same optimum growing conditions of part shade and moist soil. It is well worth the effort, as it is one of the best mints for the kitchen garden.

But as this book illustrates so well, it is possible to farm without cutting down forests. Valuable crops can be grown under the trees, from fruits and nuts, maple syrup, shiitake and oyster mushroom, to medicinal plants such as ginseng, goldenseal, black...

A red dye is produced from fruit skins and flowers. Showy orange-red fuchsia-like flowers; miniature fruits. Needs occasional pruning. Considered an excellent remedy for tapeworms since the time of the Greeks.

The ancients and latter day fig-cognoscenti have known the hedonistic delight of fresh sun-ripened, honey-dripping figs, and know all too well the impatient wait for fig season to arrive in late summer.

Considered by many to be the best flavoured tomatillo. Delicious raw or stewed, and in salsa verde. Fruits are large, up to 5cm/2" across. A traditional variety that produces deep, wine-stained fruit, sweeter than other varieties.

Mature fruits are attractive, smooth skinned, medium green in colour 18cm/6-7” long, 5cm/2” diameter. Bitter free cucumber at all slicing stages. Harvest young fruits at 8cm/2-3” for making pickles.

Plants are highly productive and disease resistant. Yields of 40-50 fruits per plant are not unusual. Slender fruits are excellent for frying, cooking and pickling.

Holds well and retains good color. Introduced by Burpee over 100 years ago this large-fruited variety is still popular today. Smooth black oval fruits are 16cm/6.5" long, 13cm/5" across, and average 1kg/2lb.

Great for snacking, salads and low sugar preserves. Bright red fruit of over 2.5cm/1” in diameter are unusually sweet and flavourful with a high vitamin C content. One of our favourite cherry tomatoes! 65 days.

Not an heirloom, but deserving a place with them, it produces 3-4 oz fruits over a long season. 72 days to maturity. A delicious addition to the summer salad bowl, green striped fruits with golden blush are full of tart, luscious flavour.

It is believed to be the reason why an unusual number of people in areas where the herb is grown live to be 100 years. The fruits contain mogrosides, intensely sweet compounds that are as many as 300 times as sweet as sugar.

The sweet, crisp fruit is wonderful in salads, stir fries and vegetable trays. Prolific plant, tolerant of cool nights bearing medium-small, tapered fruit of dark glossy green, ripening to a rich chocolate brown.

Fruits ripen over an extended period from June to August. A cold-hardy, medium to large fruited variety, with reddish-brown skin and a reddish-pink flesh. The flavour is sweet and mild.