Fun fact! During harvest, pomegranate fruit are clipped off as close to the base as possible, leaving no stem on the fruit. This is because the stem could damage other pomegranates during shipping, ruining their aesthetic value for use in arrangements during the fall and winter seasons.
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During harvest, pomegranate fruit are clipped off as close to the base as possible, leaving no stem on the fruit. This is because the stem could damage other pomegranates during shipping, ruining their aesthetic value for use in arrangements during the fall and winter seasons.
Source: https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/fruits/pomegranates
Hard to compete with horseradish
January 10th 2025Fun fact! Horseradish can be difficult to eradicate once it’s established. This is because the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant. Additionally, the plant spreads by underground shoots that out-compete most other plants which means horseradish can become invasive if not maintained.