By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 6th, 2023
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The world is a rich platter of flora and fauna, spices and beverages alike. There are a few places that are known for the fruit or vegetables they produce. Here are 6 fruit capitals around the world.
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From the late 1800s through the 1960s, Santa Clara County was the “Apricot Capital of the World” with over 18,000 acres planted in Apricots at its peak.
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Nova Scotia produces over 45 million pounds of wild blueberries each season. Wild blueberry grunt is a delicious and iconic Nova Scotia dessert.
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Most of Michigan's sweet cherry production is concentrated in the Traverse City area.
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The Dole Plantation is still a leading attraction in the state. The Oahu property offers tours, gardens, a train ride, the world's largest maze, and of course pineapples for purchase.
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Hot, dry summers and cold, crisp winters, plus an abundance of water from the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, help the region produce world-famous apples in every flavor and color.
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Jalgaon, in Maharashtra, is colloquially known as the Banana City of India. The commercial Indian banana varieties are Dwarf cavendish, Robusta, Poovan, Robusta, Nendran, Red Banana, Ardharpuri, Ney poovan, Basrai, Karpuravalli, and Rasthali.
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