Monthly Archives: October 2010

This fruit is ripening on the tree now (oct 10). The ripe fruit, when soft and red in color, has a watermelon-like flavor.

The crimson colored flesh of this fig contrasts the light variegated skin. Photo taken October 9, 2010 at Prusch park. Sent from my iPhone

Unripe pistachios on a tree in Prusch park, San Jose on Oct 3 resemble miniature mangoes. The signature hard shell is just beneath the pinkish fleshy rind. This tree is part of the international rare fruit garden maintained by the … Continue reading →

These oranges are ripe and ready to eat. Tree in a member’s yard in the Santa Cruz mountains.

SCV CRFG will be having a booth at Harvest Festival on Sat Oct 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm at Prusch Park, San Jose, CA. (Members: Booth needs to be set up from 9-10 am.) Bring any spare fruits from your garden/orchard … Continue reading →