Cherry

Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals

(Based on 100g in raw form)

Fiber	Calcium	Iron	Magnesium	Phosphorus	Potassium
2.1 g	12 mg	0.11 mg	12.1 mg	23 mg	230 mg

Sodium	Zinc	Copper	Manganese	Selenium	Choline
<2.5 mg	0.06 mg	0.07 mg	0.07 mg

Vitamin A (RAE/IU)	Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Vitamin B6
					0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin E	Vitamin K
		10.4 mg	85 mcg

What It Helps:

Blood Sugar LevelsInflammationSleep

How It Helps:

Contains antioxidants which help cyclooxygenase. Cyclooxygenase has 2 versions. One helps maintain and regulate nearby cells while the second version responds to inflammation and pain.
Montmorency cherries also contain melatonin which helps with sleep.

Tips & Other Info.

Cherries that have a darker color=better
Make your own chocolate dipped cherries
Add cherries (seed removed) to your smoothie
Puree the cherries and add it to your parfait.

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Plant in the dormant season, with well drained soil. Can be planted in early spring (March). When choosing a cherry to plant make sure that they are self-fertile. Or you would need to plant 2 cherries and be sure they flower at the same time so they cross pollinate.

Summer time (July-August)

Do not prune during dormant season. Prune in spring (March-May) or summer (June-July). Cherries grow on branches that are 1-2 years old (except for sour cherries, they grow on new branches). When pruning, shorten the length so promote side branches/sprouts.

Likes moist soil that also drains well. Water regularly especially during the dry season. Feeding: Annually add a compound fertilizer during winter (January-February) about 4 oz/sq.yd. Apply organic mulch year 1-4, helps protect against weeds, it also helps keep the soil moist (keep mulch away from the trunk).

Full sun

In ground but can be grown in container (not pot bounded). Well drained soil