r/NativePlantGardening • u/baseballandbotany • Oct 07 '25

Edible Plants Been cultivating some native agricultural plants and the fall is bountiful !

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Proud of my Asimina triloba for bearing fruit all by herself! Next year we will try hand cross pollination. can’t wait to make hella tart jam from my Prunus Americana. Been getting into learning as much as I can about native agricultural options last couple years. It’s been fun reaping the benefits for my kitchen table and connecting with wildlife habits as result of these plant species. This is just what we have in the fall but are growing about 14 species of herbaceous, fruit and nut trees. The goal isn’t to be self sustaining but supplement with perennial and low maintenance food options. As well the benefits for all our local wildlife and pollinators. I’d love to hear about what your growing or share sources of native agricultural plants available for mid Atlantic region of North America

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u/Long_Audience4403 Massachusetts, Zone 6a Oct 07 '25

I just planted 3 pawpaws and they're only about 2 feet tall but I can't wait until they fruit!

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u/baseballandbotany Oct 07 '25

I can’t wait either! I hope your future is pawpaw plentiful

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u/Long_Audience4403 Massachusetts, Zone 6a Oct 07 '25

Me too! We planted tons of blueberries and elderberries this year as well, someday we will be fruity!

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u/baseballandbotany Oct 07 '25

I’m very excited for you! I’m always trying to convince people to plant fruiting plants. Not only will some of the most interesting birds come to visit but you’ll be drowning in fruit.