Goronson Farm in Scarborough, Me plans to scale up its growing of Kosher, certified-organic etrogs. What is an etrog, you ask? Etrogs are a fruit of great historical significance. They are a citron (similar to, but not the same as, a lemon) with yellow, bumpy, very fragrant flesh. Many believe this to be the original Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. Today, they are grown for use in the Sukkot harvest festival, and to make distinctly flavored jams, jellies, pies & etrogcello. The trees, however, must be grown following very particular guidelines, according to ancient Halakha Agricultural laws under the supervision of a rabbi.

Currently, the only etrogs imported to Maine are all highly pesticided and are not fit for human consumption. “We intend to change that by growing certified-organic, certified-Kosher fruit for our communities,” said Maureen Goronson, owner of Goronson Farm.

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