Can you safely eat apples with black spots? Here’s how I decide which apples to keep, which to peel, and which belong in the trash.

Why do black walnuts stain your hands? Learn what causes the dark stains, how long they last, and the easiest way to avoid them.

Wondering what a ripe jujube looks like? Here’s how I tell when our Honey Jar jujubes are ready to pick and at their sweetest.

Wondering why your jujubes are wrinkled? Learn why it happens, when it’s perfectly normal, and why wrinkled jujubes are actually some of my favorites.

Wondering if jujube trees have thorns? Here’s what I’ve learned growing Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujubes, plus whether the thorns should stop you from planting one.

Wondering if jujubes taste like dates? After growing and eating fresh jujubes on our farm, here’s how I’d compare their flavor at every stage of ripeness.

Can apple butter spoil? Learn how to tell if apple butter has gone bad, what signs to watch for, and when it’s safest to throw it away.

I grow both Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujube trees on our family farm. Here’s what I’ve learned comparing their flavor, texture, sweetness, and harvest.

Wondering if you can freeze fresh jujubes? Here’s what I’ve learned about preserving jujubes, how freezing affects them, and the best way to store your harvest.

Learn exactly how to tell when a jujube is ripe, how the flavor changes as it ripens, and why I prefer picking mine after they’ve turned mostly brown.

Apple butter vs applesauce—what’s the real difference? Learn how apple butter is made, why it’s richer and thicker, and why our farm’s homemade apple butter is the one you’ll want in your pantry. Order your jar today from Weaver Family Farms Produce!

Learn how I remove black walnut hulls, avoid stained hands, and prepare fresh black walnuts for drying on our Missouri farm.

Yes, you can eat green jujubes, but should you? Here’s what I’ve learned after tasting jujubes at every stage of ripeness on our family farm.

Can apples ripen after picking? Learn what really happens after harvest and how to know the best time to pick apples.