Small red fruits that have seeds inside are the ones you will find in this section. In the orchards of our country we often meet them. They usually grow next to cherries, which are also very similar to them in taste. Choose pictures that you can color online or print and fill them with colors using traditional crayons.
Cherry Coloring Book
Information
- Species: There are different species of cherry trees, but the best known and cultivated are: Prunus avium, also called bird cherry, and Prunus cerasus, called sour cherry.
- Origins: The cherry tree is native to Europe and western Asia, but is grown worldwide.
- Application: Cherries are popular in many kitchens around the world and are used to make a variety of products such as jams, compotes, juices, cakes, ice cream and spirits, such as cherry brandy.
- Nutritional values: Cherries are rich in vitamins (especially vitamin C and A), antioxidants, and are low in calories. They are also a good source of fiber.
- Health benefits: Cherries have many health benefits. It acts as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, can help regulate sleep due to its melatonin content, and can help lower cholesterol.
- Season: Cherry season usually falls in the summer months, but the exact time depends on the region.
- Storage: Cherries are delicate fruits and tend to spoil quickly. They should be stored in the refrigerator and eaten within a few days of purchase or harvest.
- Reproduction: Cherry trees can be propagated by cuttings, seeds or grafting.
- Collection: Cherry harvesting is labor-intensive, as the fruit is usually picked by hand. However, there are machines that make harvesting easier on larger plantations.
- Industry: The cherry is an important fruit for the food industry and is grown on a large scale in many countries around the world.
Trivia
- Analgesic Properties: Cherries, especially tart (sour) cherries, contain anthocyanins that have analgesic properties comparable to ibuprofen and naproxen.
- Melatonin: Cherries are one of the few sources of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep cycle.
- War Behavior: In Japan's feudal times, cherry blossoms symbolized the time for the start of war campaigns.
- Bonding with Japanese Culture: Cherry blossoms, known as sakura in Japan, are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and are a symbol of transience and renewal.
- Varieties: There are hundreds of varieties of cherries, varying in color, flavor, and texture.
- National Tree: The cherry tree is the national tree of Japan. Cherry blossom is an important event and cause for celebration in Japan.
- Use of Trees: Cherry trees are not just grown for their fruit, but also for their wood, which is used to make furniture and other items.
- Antioxidant Content: Cherries are one of the fruits with the highest antioxidant content.
- Cancer Preventing Compounds: Studies have shown that anthocyanins present in cherries can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
- Fastest Fruit Tree: Cherry trees are among the fastest growing fruit trees. They can reach maturity and begin to bear fruit within 3-4 years of planting.