We've come a long way since the days of Pilgrims and the time when an orange or cranberries were considered a Christmas treat. Can you imagine your child today being thrilled with a mere fruit or vegetable as a gift on Christmas morning?
In actuality, the Pilgrims were happy to get their hands on anything fresh after sailing over on the Mayflower in 1620, when they had to live on moldy biscuits and maggot-infested beef. In comparison, fresh cranberries or an orange in the middle of winter were a treasure.
Growing Cranberries
While most of us get our cranberries from a can, nothing compares to the home grown variety. Here are some tips from Paul on planting your own cranberry high-bush: - Dig a hole in some well-drained soil that is amended with some aged manure or prime compost.
- A cranberry plant will grow best in full sun.
- The best time to plant is late fall or early spring.
- The bush will top out at 8 to 10 feet, but you can prune it back if so desired.
- In a couple of years, the bush will produce fruit.
CRANBERRIES
Nutritional Information
Based on 1 cup cranberries
calories 100
fat 0 grams
% calories from fat 0%
carbohydrates 26 grams
vitamin C 15% RDA
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