Aronia is a long-lived fruit shrub from North America that grows up to 2.5 m tall. It is a very frost-hardy plant (down to -35°C). It is also resistant to diseases and pests. Aronia has black fruits, slightly tart in taste, but very healthy. The fruits of aronia are famous for their medicinal properties.

Use: Consuming aronia fruits (in various forms) supports the digestive and circulatory systems, removes harmful substances from the body, regulates blood pressure and hypertension, supports the treatment of vision disorders, improves metabolism and lipid management. Aronia juice is easy to prepare at home. Pour the fruit into jars, then pour hot aronia juice over them and pasteurize.

Flowering and fruiting: It starts fruiting in the 2nd or 3rd year after planting. The fruits are small, black when ripe, and grow in clusters. They have a slightly tart, aromatic pulp. Aronia fruits are health-promoting and do not accumulate harmful substances. Ideal for preserves, liqueurs, jams, and juices. They are rich in vitamins A, E, C, P, B, and carotene as well as fiber and pectins.

Care: Aronia has a great ability to adapt to various environmental conditions, making it suitable for cultivation throughout the country. It is a light-loving plant. Aronia grows best in fertile, well-aerated soils with high water capacity.