Category: Fruit production

According to the U.S. National Agricultural Library, many fresh fruits and vegetables, including pears, are washed and waxed after harvest to prevent premature rotting and extend shelf life. While pears have a natural wax coating, this layer is often removed during the cleaning process, necessitating the application of an artificial food-grade wax.

Did you know that some papaya trees, particularly female ones, can produce fruit even when they haven't been pollinated? This natural botanical phenomenon, known as parthenocarpy, is a key reason why some papayas are seedless, creating a perfectly safe and edible fruit with no seeds.