This fruit has 100x more vitamin C than oranges

Acerola, also known as Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry, is a tree that produces small, bright red fruits with a tangy, tropical flavour. They have exceptional vitamin C content. These little cherries are among the richest natural sources of vitamin C - far surpassing most other fruits. They typically contain between 1,000 to 4,500 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams, making them a nutritional powerhouse. Vitamin C plays a vital role in supporting your immune system, promoting healthy skin, and aiding in collagen production. Acerola is a delicious and healthy addition to your garden, offering a burst of essential nutrients.
Morag shares how to how to grow and propagate this plant in your garden.
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[@allrightallrightallright1919]

I have 2 young ones that have started to flower. I used to love ascerola C tablets as a child and recently learned about the Barbados cherry 🍒- I can’t wait to try it fresh. Thank you for the great video. 😊

[@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife]

Wonderful!

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thanks.

[@rubygray7749]

Your videos are the ONLY thing that ever make me think that living in Queensland wouldn't be so bad, 37 years after coming back home to Tasmania.
I wish I'd had these resources available to me when I lived there for 8 years!

[@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife]

😄there are so many amazing plants here. I guess coming originally from Melbourne, I am intrigued!

[@rubygray7749]

@@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife
Never forget your roots!!
I'm intrigued to know how you grew up in Melbourne, but didn't know what a swede was until you saw them at Charles Dowding's!!

[@arcobalenonellorto8994]

I tasted it in Spain as smoothy, would love to plant it 💚

[@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife]

It's super hardy. Give it a try

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

Thank you for this great nutrient dense little film ;and your notes in your description ! A fedge on the entrance path🔥🔥 “A bit like a cherry….also it is like a nectarine……unripe it is tart” (I also love tart/ sour tastes like all citrus, tamarind, rhubarb, guavas, tamarillo). Wow, this acerola sounds like just what I would like….I would love to try. From what you said…it would be good to prune and use the cuttings to propagate at the same time. I am going to check out your blog next.

[@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife]

Yes, it responds well to being pruned and the cuttings can be propagated.

[@ren2ski]

Fantastic thank you :)

[@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife]

You're welcome. Have you tried it?

[@akinyicolang69]

I actually felt the taste as you bit into it🙈😋😅

[@aaabeverages7152]

What other vitamins, minerals etc...in this fruit Acerola? And does it flower?

[@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife]

Well lots - like all plants, but the main one of note is it's High vitC content. Yes it has a little pink flower

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

Ah... I wish. Cold and very cold where I live... 🤷

[@MoragGambleOurPermacultureLife]

but you have amazing things I cannot grow. What are your favourite?

[@akinyicolang69]

Send us some seeds.