Cherries are among the most recognizable fruits due to their widespread use and unique taste. Originating in Europe, the cherry takes the form of both edible and inedible varieties. The fruit is fabled to serve as one of the primary sources of nutrition during the prehistoric era. The vast majority of edible cherries are from the Prunus Avium strain, also known as wild cherries. These harbor a potent sweetness that is most often described as decadent.

Cherries have a limited growing season and only flourish in temperate climates found in Southern Europe and Northern Africa. Summer is the best season in which to grow cherries, though in Australia cherries reach their peak during the Christmas season. Most wild cherries are grown organically as the small fruit is vulnerable to the adverse effects of synthetic pesticides.

Organic fruit boasts of a multitude of health benefits, of which cherries offer a significant number. The chemical that gives cherries their iconic sanguine color is called anthocyanins. It is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to mitigate the risk of many forms of cancer. Cherries can also be used to soothe inflammation and other skin irritations. Dried cherry powder may also be used to help with weight loss and diabetes management. According to a 2008 study from the Cherry Marketing Institute, rats that had a high-fat diet that were given dried cherry powder did not gain additional weight.

Organic cultivation is favored not only because the fruit is fairly frail, but also because the trees upon which they grow have a significant value to wildlife. Cherry trees provide a vast source of food to several species of insects, including caterpillars. Organic farming allows the trees to thrive and continue producing healthy yields of cherries during growing seasons. The trees are also used for a number of ornamental purposes.

Bing cherries, a type of sweet cherry originating in Milwaukie, Oregon, are a popular variety of cherry and are often used in a number of displays and organic fruit baskets.

Ordering an organic fruit of the month club says thank you in the best way. Giving organic says thank you like no other!