Washable protein-based coating tested across 17 kinds of whole and cut fruits delays rot, can cut carbon emissions and food ...

Chinese scientists have created a low-cost, edible coating that can extend the shelf life of various fruits by over two times ...

A gardening expert has revealed a key task to help strawberry plants thrive this month. The sweet fruit often needs a helping hand in June, according to Hayden Salt of Jacksons Nurseries.

1. Rich soil Strawberries need frequent watering when young to help establish a strong root system, but plants can quickly become waterlogged and rot if gardeners over-do it. It's why soil is so ...

Some claim that tomato fertilizer works for strawberries. But is it really so? We compare strawberries' nutritional needs ...

How long do freshly picked strawberries last in the fridge? Learn the best way to store your strawberries and for how long to ...

Gardeners are harvesting cool-season vegetables now. As you free up space in the garden, start replacing them with warm-season vegetables. This is a great time to plant okra, southern peas and ...

As gardens burst into life with the arrival of summer, fruit and vegetable patches become a hive of activity, boasting ripe delights such as tomatoes and strawberries. While tomatoes tend to ripen ...

A local family strawberry patch is celebrating 55 years in business — but this year has been one of their more challenging, ...

Registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett shares some of the ways that this season's Northwest produce is a perfect pairing of nutrition and enjoyment.

Unlike leaves, which have stomata for gas exchange, the skin of some fruits and bark is usually impermeable. That’s where ...