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Top 3 Fruit Trees For New Yorkers and the Health Benefits

1. Peach Trees

A fresh peach from your tree will generally taste better than a grocery store peach. Many don’t know that Peaches grow in New York, but they are a popular variety for beginners because they are both container and soil friendly. New York varieties can grow well, even after frost.

Peach trees typically bloom in spring, and are harvested in August.

Peaches may have protective effects that help keep your skin healthy. “Test-tube studies indicate that compounds found in peaches may improve your skin’s ability to retain moisture — thus improving skin texture.” And, “both test-tube and animal studies show that extracts made from peach flowers or flesh applied directly to the skin may help prevent UV damage.” Peach flower extracts were also found to delay the development of skin tumors in mice


2. Cherry Trees

Another New York Variety is the Cherry Tree. Have fun harvesting these cherries that are plentiful when they reach adulthood.

Cherry Trees Harvest 10-50 quarts a year with an adult cherry tree.

Cherries can provide both better sleep and better athletic ability. “A study in 27 endurance runners demonstrated that those who consumed 480 mg of powdered tart cherries daily for 10 days before a half-marathon averaged 13% faster race times and experienced less muscle soreness than a placebo group.” 

Cherries are packed with potassium and polyphenol antioxidants, which have powerful heart-protective properties.” 

 

3. Apple Trees

Apple trees can stand acidic soil and can become a family favorite.

Apple trees bloom late, in October, and a mature adult tree can produce 200-300 apples a year. 

“Apples are rich in fiber and antioxidants. Eating them is linked to a lower chance of getting many chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Apples may also promote weight loss and improve gut and brain health.”


And here are some other fun facts: 


Freshly Picked Fruit is the Healthiest Kind:

The longer a fruit or vegetable has been picked from its plant, the more vitamins and nutrients it will lose! These compounds naturally deplete over time, so the key to getting the most nutrient-dense fruit is by eating them straight from the tree!

On top of that, when you grow your own fruit, you can use natural, organic products for pest control to avoid coating your food with chemicals. The fruits also won’t be sprayed with preservatives or waxes to extend their shelf life, like a lot of supermarket produce.” 

 

Fruit trees may help bees stay away from you.

I am personally not a fan of bees. But I noticed with my garden, I have found a greater peace with them. The bees will be happily pollinating in the tree tops and inside the bushes buds instead of searching for sources of pollen near you. The difference of two feet is large for a bee, and they feel far away when they are busily pollinating.

The sugar in your drinks and food attract bees, but when there is real pollen around, they will stay in the plants, not near you.

 

Fallen fruit is good for the soil and will decompose naturally. In public and private spaces other than farms, there will only be a few trees, so there won’t be a smell. 

GoGoGarden is one current New York group with an initiative to grow small quantities of trees in public and private places.


Fruit trees in public places can increase food security and community engagement. It is one thing to have to pay for a membership and show up during certain hours, at a certain place that may be far from you. That is what we do currently, mostly with community gardens. But imagine going to your backyard, or local park, instead, and being able to pluck a fresh fruit when the harvest rolls in for your favorite fruit.

 

Pesticides are not necessary when these fruit trees are planted in small quantities. 


Squirrels, birds and bunnies will only take their small share of what gardeners sometimes call the fruit tax. In my experience, they don’t tend to be greedy.


You can tell when the fruit is ripe because it changes color, or firmness. Each tree has a season and the fruit will ripe at the same point each year.


GoGoGarden helps their clients know when to harvest, how to water, and when to add compost. They even can plant the fruit trees and crops for their clients.


In conclusion, these top 3 plants for beginners are perfect for anyone looking to start their Plant Plan in the New York area. Whether you have a green thumb or are just starting out, these plants are easy to care for and will thrive in a variety of conditions. Happy gardening!

 

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