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Northern California
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Blueberries
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Of the hundreds of crops grown in the United States today, very few commonly eaten fruits are native to our soils. The blueberry (of the genus Vaccinium) is a native species that has been eaten and used medicinally in America for hundreds of years. American Indians called blueberries 'star fruit' because of the star shape on the blossom end of each fruit. Wild edible highbush blueberries are limited to the swampy acidic soils of the Northeastern US, but domesticated varieties are cultivated across the country. In California, blueberries are grown everywhere from the Central Valley to the Sierra Nevadas.
Of the hundreds of crops grown in the United States today, very few commonly eaten fruits are native to our soils. The blueberry (of the genus Vaccinium) is a native species that has been eaten and used medicinally in America for hundreds of years. American Indians called blueberries 'star fruit' because of the star shape on the blossom end of each fruit. Wild edible highbush blueberries are limited to the swampy acidic soils of the Northeastern US, but domesticated varieties are cultivated across the country. In California, blueberries are grown everywhere from the Central Valley to the Sierra Nevadas.
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Antioxidants are thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process. Fresh fruits, including blueberries, and vegetables contain many of these naturally occurring antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E. Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries. In addition, blueberries contain anthocyanins and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants. Based on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (Boston, MA), blueberries are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity.
Antioxidants are thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process. Fresh fruits, including blueberries, and vegetables contain many of these naturally occurring antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E. Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries. In addition, blueberries contain anthocyanins and phenolics that can also act as antioxidants. Based on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (Boston, MA), blueberries are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity.
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Vegetables
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•artichokes
•arugula
•asian greens
•asparagus
•avocados
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•artichokes
•arugula
•asian greens
•asparagus
•avocados
•basil
•beans
•beets
•bok choy
•broccoli
•beans
•beets
•bok choy
•broccoli
•cactus pads
•cabbage
•cardoons
•carrots
•cauliflower
•celery
•chard
•cabbage
•cardoons
•carrots
•cauliflower
•celery
•chard
•cucumbers
•dandelion/chicory
•eggplant
•endive
•fava beans
•fennel
•garlic
•herbs
•horseradish
•fava beans
•fennel
•garlic
•herbs
•horseradish
•kale
•kohlrabi
•leeks
•lettuces
•mushrooms
•kohlrabi
•leeks
•lettuces
•mushrooms
•mustard
•nettles
•onions
•peas
•nettles
•onions
•peas
•peppers (bell and chili)
•potatoes
•purslane
•radicchio
•purslane
•radicchio
•radish
•rapini
•rhubarb
•rapini
•rhubarb
•scallions
•shallots
•spinach
•summer squash
•tomatoes
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Fruits and Nuts
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Fruits and Nuts
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•avocados
•apricots
•apricots
•apriums
•blackberries
•blueberries
•boysenberries
•cactus pears
•cherries
•cherries
•dried fruit
•lemons
•loquats
•loquats
•nectarines
•oranges
•persimmons
•persimmons
•peaches
•plums
•pluots
•pluots
•raspberries
•rhubarb
•strawberries
•tomatoes
•strawberries
•tomatoes
•walnuts
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Above Information Courtesy of Highbush Blueberry Council.
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