Not only do cherries taste great but they are sources of many potential antioxidants. If you would like to learn how to grow a cherry tree, I have included the steps below along with pictures of two small black cherry trees that I am growing.
Instructions:
1) You will first need to select the type of cherry tree that you would like to grow. You can do this by buying cherries from local stores and saving the pits from the cherries that you enjoyed eating the most. I recommend labeling each pit if you know the variety.
2) Next, you should check your growing zone. Growing zones determine the types of plants that you can grow in your area. You can check your growing zone at the National Gardening Association
If you are an Arkansan like me, your growing zone will range from 6-8. Zones 6-8 grow most types of cherry plants well.
3) Finally, you should place the cherry pits outside in a pot filled with potting soil in the fall so that they can germinate. You should be aware that some of the pits will not germinate, so it is important to collect and plant as many as possible.
-If the conditions were right, some of the pits that you planted will begin to produce a tree in late January to March.
Most cherry trees begin to produce summer fruit when they are from 3-7 years old and produce best when planted near another cherry tree.
The above cherries that I grew were both delicious black cherry varieties. In the future I am planning for a Rainer cherry tree. Please feel free to leave comments in the section below.
Related Information:
Cherries are presently being researched for their potential to fight many conditions such as infection, cancer, aging, disease, etc
-The Cherry Research Committee specializes in biomedical research related to finding the potential health benefits of cherries. To learn more please visit http://www.cherryresearch.com/
Choosecherries.com shares healthy ideas about how cherries can be used for pain relief.
Kelli J. Lee
