Dan the Gardener information on Different Fruits (continued)

Strawberries
Strawberries are also a member of the berry family. They are bright red and full of nutrients. Please click here to see Dan’s Strawberry plants.

Plum
Plums are a smooth skinned fruit, which contain a stone. They are used for many different things like making jam or thick syrups but you can also just eat them.

Blueberries
Blueberries are also a member of the berry family and they have a deep blue colour. The Blueberry tree starts to flower in May and fruit produce fruit in August. The juice of a blueberry is clear.

Kiwi
Kiwi fruits are a type of Chinese gooseberry. They are green inside, but have a brown, furry skin. The whole of the fruit is edible, although most people don’t eat the skin. Kiwis grow on vines & flower and fruit in September.

Lemon
Lemons are bright yellow and also a member of the citrus family, it has a strong fresh smell and very sour taste. They are often used for cooking, or squeezing the juice onto pancakes and because they are a very acidic fruit, they are also used in cleaning products to remove tough stains. Please do not drink any cleaning product as you will be very ill.

Lime
A lime is another member of the citrus family it is a similar shape to a lemon but green and a little bit smaller in size. They have a sharp flavour and it are mostly used in drinks or for decoration.

Apricot
The apricot is originally from eastern Asia, and is member of the Rose family. The have a stone in the middle and soft furry skin. Apricots are often dried and make an ideal snack to share with your friends in the playground.

Tomato
Most people think tomatoes are vegetables, but this is not true because they are a fruit that grows on a vine! Tomatoes are commonly used in salads and sauces like ketchup!

Cherry
A cherry is a red and black soft fruit, which contains a stone. Cherries always have to be picked when ripe for the best flavour.

Grapefruit
Grapefruits are large yellow citrus fruits that are often cut into segments. They have a thick skin, which is removed before the fruit is eaten and they are very sour in taste so you might want to add some sugar.