How Do You Know When a Jujube Is Ripe? Signs It’s Ready
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 Difference?
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!
Do Jujubes Taste Like Dates? Here’s My Honest Comparison
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.
How Long Do Fresh Jujubes Last? Here’s What I’ve Found
Learn how long fresh jujubes last on the counter and in the refrigerator, plus the storage methods I’ve found work best after harvesting them from our tree.
How Do You Remove Black Walnut Hulls? Here’s the Method I Use
Learn how I remove black walnut hulls, avoid stained hands, and prepare fresh black walnuts for drying on our Missouri farm.
Can You Eat Jujubes Green? Here’s What I Learned
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.
Do Jujube Trees Have Thorns? Here’s What to Expect
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.
Can Apples Ripen After They’re Picked? Here’s What I’ve Learned
Can apples ripen after picking? Learn what really happens after harvest and how to know the best time to pick apples.
How Do You Crack Black Walnuts Without Smashing the Nut?
See how we crack black walnuts without destroying the kernels, plus the tools, tips, and mistakes that make the job easier.
How Do You Dry and Store Black Walnuts After Harvest?
Learn how I dry and store black walnuts after harvest so they cure properly and stay in good condition until I’m ready to crack them.
Can You Still Use Black Walnuts With Black Hulls?
Can black walnuts still be used after the hull turns black? Here’s how I decide which walnuts to keep and which ones I throw away.
Should You Pick Black Walnuts Off the Tree or the Ground?
Should you pick black walnuts from the tree or wait until they fall? Here’s what I do on our Missouri farm and why timing matters.
Are Black Walnuts Worth Harvesting? My Honest Opinion
Are black walnuts worth harvesting? Here’s my honest opinion after gathering, hulling, drying, cracking, and using them on our Missouri farm.
What Do Black Walnuts Taste Like? My Honest Opinion
Wondering what black walnuts taste like? Here’s my honest opinion after harvesting, cracking, and eating black walnuts from our Missouri farm.
Why Do Black Walnuts Stain Your Hands? Here’s What’s Happening
Why do black walnuts stain your hands? Learn what causes the dark stains, how long they last, and the easiest way to avoid them.