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Explore our collection of fruit plants. Learn about the characteristics, benefits, and curiosities about each species, from fruit trees to herbaceous plants that produce delicious and nutritious fruits.
The fruit (berry) is oval or ellipsoidal, with smooth, thin, bright-yellow skin when ripe, and has a pointed tip at the end. The pulp is translucent, gelatinous, very sweet, and aromatic, with a few dark seeds. It is rich in Pro-Vitamin A (carotenoids), Vitamin C, and contains a latex that is less present in the ripe fruit but slightly astringes the mouth.
Learn moreGlobose fruit (pome/false fruit), with thin skin and firm pulp, with a sweet-acidic flavor. Colors vary between red, green, and yellow, with most nutrients and fibers concentrated in the skin. Rich in fiber (mainly pectin) and antioxidants, such as quercetin.
Learn moreLarge, globose to ovoid fruit (10–15 cm). Thick, green to brown, rough peel with conical protrusions. Edible white or yellowish pulp, juicy and fibrous, with large, dark seeds. Sweet, slightly acidic flavor, highly aromatic and fragrant. Excellent source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and B2.
Learn morePear-shaped or oval fruit (berry), with green skin and soft, creamy, yellowish pulp. Mild flavor, often described as buttery or nutty, with a single large seed in the center. Rich in monounsaturated fats (oleic acid), fiber, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
Learn moreAn elongated berry with a yellow peel and soft, sweet flesh rich in starch and natural sugars. Consumed fresh or cooked, it is one of the most important fruits for global nutrition. It is high in potassium, making it an excellent source of energy and essential nutrients.
Learn moreSmall, globose fruit (drupe) with three defined lobes, resembling a cherry, with an intense red color at maturity. It has fleshy, succulent pulp, and an acidic and slightly sweet flavor. It is globally famous for being the largest known natural source of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), surpassing the orange by dozens of times.
Learn moreThe fruit is, in fact, an infructescence (an aggregate of small fruits, the drupelets), cylindrical in shape and ranging in color from red to dark purple, almost black, at maturity. It is extremely succulent, with a predominant bittersweet flavor. The fruit is rich in Anthocyanins (responsible for the color), Vitamin C, and Antioxidants, being a recognized superfood.
Learn moreThe fruit is a syconium (an inverted fleshy structure that contains the flowers and true fruits). It is pyriform (pear-shaped), with thin skin and coloring that ranges from green to dark purple, with soft, sweet internal pulp and many tiny seeds (the true fruits, achenes). It is notable for its very high content of Fibers (mainly in the dried form), Potassium, and phenolic compounds.
Learn moreSmall, succulent fruit (berry) that grows in clusters, with thin skin and soft pulp. It can be green (white), purple, red, or black, with or without seeds. Rich in natural sugars, Vitamin K, and the powerful antioxidant resveratrol (in the skin).
Learn moreGlobose or ovoid, with thin skin and fleshy pulp, sweet or bittersweet. The pulp can be white, yellowish, or red (pink), with numerous small seeds. It is extremely rich in Vitamin C and lycopene (in the pink varieties), with an intense and aromatic flavor.
Learn moreThe hazelnut is a small, rounded nut enclosed in a woody shell, wrapped in a leafy husk that opens when ripe. Inside, the crunchy, cream-colored seed is covered by a thin brown skin, offering a sweet, mild, and buttery flavor. Nutritionally, it packs a massive punch, being remarkably rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (mainly oleic acid), Vitamin E, manganese, and dietary fiber, making it an incredibly healthy choice.
Learn moreGlobose fruit (drupe), with velvety skin (peach) or smooth skin (nectarine) and yellow or white pulp. Sweet and highly juicy flavor, with a single large, hard stone (endocarp) in the center. Rich in vitamins A and C and antioxidants, such as carotenoids and phenolic compounds.
Learn moreThe persimmon is a fleshy berry with a thin skin, ranging from yellow-orange to red, with a globose, flattened, or conical shape and a persistent calyx. It is divided into two groups: Astringent (rich in tannins, must soften or be detanninized before consumption) and Non-Astringent (can be eaten firm, such as ‘Fuyu’). It is rich in carotenoids (pro-vitamin A) and dietary fiber.
Learn moreA composite and succulent tropical fruit, with yellow pulp and a sweet and slightly acidic flavor. It is a multiple fruit, formed by the fusion of several flowers around a central axis. Its aroma is intense and refreshing, and it is widely consumed fresh or in juices and desserts.
Learn moreSmall, conical false fruit (pome), bright red, with succulent, soft pulp. Sweet and slightly acidic flavor, with a characteristic aroma and small achenes on the surface. Rich in Vitamin C, manganese, and antioxidants, such as anthocyanins and ellagic acid. More.
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