Brooklyn is home to various edible fruit trees, yet most residents rely on imported fruits from supermarkets. Many fruits that could be harvested locally, such as figs, apples, and cherries, go to waste due to a lack of knowledge about their maintenance. Organizations like Guerrilla Grafters are working to graft fruit-bearing branches onto existing trees to increase productivity. This effort highlights the potential for community-driven food security, sustainability, and reduced seasonal allergies by promoting the cultivation of local fruit trees instead of ornamental varieties.
The fruit trees in Brooklyn, such as fig, apple, and cherry, offer fresh produce that many residents overlook due to lack of knowledge and maintenance.
Even though edible fruit trees abound in Brooklyn, 60% of fresh fruit in the U.S. is imported, highlighting a disconnect between local sources and supermarket offerings.
Organizations like Guerrilla Grafters are involved in enhancing local fruit tree productivity, turning city streets into food forests and promoting community engagement.
Many residents blame seasonal allergies on male flowering trees, but transforming these spaces for fruit production could improve local food security.
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