Cherry trees or bushes should be planted in the sun with good air circulation and in rich, drained soil. The growing season of cherries is very short and can grow in very temperate latitudes. Summer is peak cherry season. For most temperate shrubs and trees like cherry, their seeds require a short period of exposure to cold to germinate. After being cooled, the kernels are planted in the fall and spring. seedlings begin to emerge from the soil. The first crop of cherry fruit will take approximately three to four years to germinate, and at least seven years to reach full maturity. Cherries came from the old world and were introduced to the Americas by early settlers in the 1600s. When the French arrived in America, they also brought their favorite foods such as cherries and planted their pits along of the St. Lawrence River and along the Great Lakes. French settlers enjoyed many cherry trees as gardens in Detroit, Vincennes, and other Midwestern colonies and became a staple. Nutrition Facts Cherries, red Amount Per 1 cup, pitted (155 g) Calories 77% Daily Value* Total fat 0.5 g 0% Saturated fat 0.1 g 0% Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0%Sodium 5 mg 0%Potassium 268 mg 7%Total carbohydrates 19 g 6%Dietary fiber 2.5 g 10%Sugar 13 gProtein 1.6 g 3%Vitamin A 39% Vitamin C 25%Calcium 2% Iron 2%Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 5%Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 3%The United States produces between 275 and 300 million pounds of cherries per year. On average, there are around 7,000 cherries on a cherry tree. It takes 6 to 8 pounds of cherries to make 1 pound of dried cherries. help improve natural sleep patterns. protection against some c...... middle of paper ......d by the grinder, producing peanut butter in large pieces. In the final process, the manufacturer will also add peanut granules, making it a creamier peanut butter. One of America's most popular food choices are peanuts and peanut butter. A daily American consumes approximately 600 million pounds of peanuts per year and 700 million pounds of peanut butter per year. Africans quickly adopted groundnuts where climates were perfect for growing the plant. As a good source of protein, peanuts have become a main ingredient in many West African soups and stews. Many Asian countries used nuts in their sauces, such as Indonesia and Thailand. Peanuts were also placed in salads, combined with peppers, limes and coconuts to create distinctive flavors that we associate with their cuisines today. Crushed peanuts were also used to make peanut oil and today it still remains an important cooking oil in these countries..