Louisiana Fruits
This Louisiana fruit crop declined from over 40,000 acres in the 1930s to just over 200 acres by 2022.
What is strawberry?
This pepper type typically requires the longest maturity period, often 120–140 days.
What are tobacco peppers?
This cauliflower structure consists of immature white buds.
What is the curd?
This watermelon maturity indicator refers to the creamy-yellow area where the fruit rests on the soil.
What is the ground spot?
This crop belongs to the plant family Malvaceae.
What is Okra?
This blueberry production requirement improves fruit set by ensuring pollen transfer between compatible cultivars.
What is cross-pollination?
This warm-season crop should be checked every 1–2 days during peak production.
What is okara?
This crop is planted twice yearly: August–October and again January–February.
What is cauliflower?
These three eggplant harvest qualities indicate market readiness.
What are fully grown size, glossy skin, and firm texture?
This fruit crop is native to the southeastern United States and thrives in Louisiana heat and humidity.
What are muscadine grapes?
This cane stage in blackberries is responsible for vegetative growth only.
What is the primocane?
This cucumber harvest size is ideal for pickling varieties.
What is 2-4 inches?
This process prevents cauliflower heads from discoloring.
What is tying outer leaves over the curd (blanching)?
This characteristic indicates okra pods have become overmature.
What is a fibrous or woody texture?
This fruit crop often has a relatively short orchard lifespan in Louisiana.
What are peaches?
This Louisiana parish is historically associated with commercial strawberry production.
What is Tangipahoa parish?
Unlike most vegetables, this crop is often planted using direct seeding because transplanting is less preferred.
What is summer squash?
These two cool-season crops are among the oldest cultivated brassicas.
What are collards & kale?
Pumpkins should retain this stem length after harvest for better storage.
What is 3-5 inches?
This fruit crop requires soil pH between 4.5 and 5.5.
What are blueberries?
This environmental threat is especially dangerous because peach trees bloom early.
What is late freeze damage?
Southern pea varieties with this hull color characteristic simplify harvest.
What are purple hull varieties?
This crop’s cloves must be planted base-side down.
What is garlic?
This asparagus management practice preserves long-term root energy storage.
What is stopping harvest after mid-June?
This Louisiana fruit crop commonly uses plastic mulch for winter and spring production.
What are strawberries?