Katicich Ranch

Katicich Ranch Cherry Grower

NAICS CODE:
111339 (Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming)

SIC CODE:
175 (Deciduous Tree Fruits) (1933-2018).

Commercial Fruit Grower of Cherries, various varieties: Bing, Royal Ann, Rainiers...

This is a fan site, I made for my Dad, Mat Peter Katicich, Sr., before his death. It is, currently, not a business site, only a fan site. "For those who suffer from arthritis and gout, adding cherries to your diet can greatly decrease the intense pain associated with those ailments. Excess uric acid in the blood

is the culprit behind the excruciating pain that causes swelling, tenderness and inflammation. A study done by the USDA found that uric acid can be reduced by as much as 15 percent by eating 2 cups of Bing cherries. Cherries can also help reduce painful inflammation by decreasing the amount of C-reactive protein produced. So add a little zing to your diet by choosing Bing (cherries). Cherries help fight cancer:
The distinctive deep red pigment cherries are known for comes from flavonoids; powerful antioxidants that help fight free radicals in the body. Cyanidin is a flavonoid from the anthocyanin group found in cherries that helps keep cancerous cells from growing out of control. And, for cherries with the most anthocyanins go for sweet cherries with the deepest pigment; crimson-purple rather than bright red. Cherries help you sleep:
If sipping a cup of chamomile isn’t enough to induce restful sleep try having tart cherry juice before bed. Tart cherries contain melatonin, a hormone that helps make you feel sleepy. Two tablespoons of tart cherry juice has been shown in studies to be just as effective as a melatonin supplement. So, pour yourself a little cherry juice nightcap for a tasty bedtime sleep aid. Cherries and blood pressure:
Cherries are an excellent source of potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure by getting rid of the excess sodium in our body. Eating cherries helps keep potassium and sodium in balance, and can prevent hypertension from occurring. One cup of cherries has the same amount of potassium as a banana making it a great substitute when you are not in the mood for another ho-hum banana. Cherries help keep you trim:
Eating cherries can help you lose weight and stay trim. A cup of cherries is less than 100 calories and packs in 3 grams of fiber, which will keep you feeling full longer. Also, these little beauties contain many B-vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin and vitamin B6; these vitamins are crucial for metabolism and convert nutrients into energy. What could be better than eating cherries to help you stay lean and skinny?" (Quoted from: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/07/09/5-health-benefits-cherries.html)

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05/31/2026
05/31/2026

That shriveled ginger root in the back of your fridge is a houseplant waiting to happen.

Most grocery-store rhizomes will sprout if you give them warmth and water. They won't produce harvest-sized roots indoors, but the foliage they grow is tropical, architectural, and surprisingly easy to start on a kitchen counter.

🌿 Four rhizomes that grow into houseplants from the grocery store:

- Ginger — set a firm piece with visible growth buds in a shallow dish with water halfway up the root. Tall, bamboo-like stalks with narrow tropical leaves push up within a few weeks. The plant is attractive enough to keep as a permanent houseplant in a warm, bright room. Transplant to soil once the shoots are established for stronger long-term growth

- Turmeric — place a fresh rhizome in a small glass with a growth bud facing up. Wide, bright green leaves emerge — slower than ginger but the foliage is striking. The leaves have a faint, warm scent when brushed. Needs warmth and humidity to thrive, so a kitchen or bathroom windowsill suits it

- Galangal — similar to ginger but the shoots are thicker and the leaves wider. Set the base in water and keep it warm. Slower to start than ginger but produces a more dramatic plant. Harder to find fresh at a standard grocery store — check Asian markets

- Taro — set the bottom of the tuber in water supported by stones. The roots reach down fast and the leaves that follow are massive — the classic "elephant ear" shape. One of the most impressive water-started plants on any list. Important: taro is not edible raw. The leaves and tuber contain calcium oxalate, which causes irritation. This is a foliage plant indoors, not a food crop

🌱 What to know before you start:

- Look for rhizomes with visible bumps or "eyes" — these are the growth points. Smooth, bud-free pieces are less likely to sprout
- Warmth matters more than light in the early stages. A cool windowsill stalls germination. A warm kitchen counter gets them moving
- Change the water every few days — rhizomes rot fast in stagnant water
- These are tropical plants. They won't tolerate cold drafts or dry air. If your house is dry in winter, mist the leaves or set the pot on a tray of wet pebbles

The ginger you forgot about in the fridge is the start of something worth growing 🌱

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Stockton, CA
95215

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