What are Berries? Berries are edible fruit that generally come from shrubs, plants, or vines. Some examples include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and goji berries.
There are many health benefits from growing, harvesting, and eating berries. Studies have shown that harvesting your own berries (or any fruit or vegetable for that matter) increases dopamine levels! The exercise involved in gardening can increase endorphins and serotonin levels. This can reduce stress and improve mood and well-being. Berries contain loads of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber. In fact blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries have some of the highest antioxidant levels of any fruit. Blueberries and blackberries contain anthocyanins which help protect cells from damage. Scientists believe anthocyanins and other antioxidants may protect us from cancer, heart disease, dementia, and boost our immune systems. Blackberries contain polyphenols which may reduce inflammation and help your body break down sugar better.
Plant Berries in full sun and acidic, well-drained, but moist soil. Berry plants prefer moist soil during the growing season. Feed in spring with our Very Berry Fertilizer. Mulch Berry Bushes to encourage the ground to hold moisture and protect the roots during temperature extremes. This will reduce watering needs and eliminate weeds that steal nutrients. You can plant berries in pots if your soil is not ideal or you don’t have a good planting location.
Browse our Blueberry Bushes and Fruit Trees for sale for more fruit bearing plant options. Order today and you’ll be harvesting your own fruit in no time! Our fruit trees, fig trees, lemon plants, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries for sale fruit in the very first year!
You May Also Like:
