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Sustainable Production of Native Alternative Crops Aronia Fruit Extension Program

Sustainable Production of Native Alternative Crops Aronia Fruit Extension Program Andrew Ristvey and Sudeep Mathew, University of Maryland Extension. Extension Program Objective:

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Sustainable Production of Native Alternative Crops Aronia Fruit Extension Program

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  1. Sustainable Production of Native Alternative Crops Aronia Fruit Extension Program Andrew Ristvey and Sudeep Mathew, University of Maryland Extension Extension Program Objective: Generate interest with large and small landowners about the potential of Aronia as a sustainable alternative crop, and help growers find market opportunities What we are doing: Generating interest with potential growers Disseminating research findings Networking with Mid-West Aronia Association Actively seeking funding to further our research and market-development efforts Aronia- Photinia (Aronia) melanocarpa Aronia is a northeastern U.S native plant with a long history of fruit production in Eastern Europe. Several products can be made from the fruit including juice, juice extracts, jelly, and wine. Recent studies have shown that Aronia has a very high antioxidant content (anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins) or Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) compared to other foods, including blueberries. The fruit has potentially valuable health and nutritional properties. • New Research and Extension– Organic Production Aronia • University of Maryland leading Aronia research and extension. • Aronia can be easily grown organically – little pest pressure. • Plants yield within the second season at densities similar to blueberries. • Plants tolerate a variety of soil conditions. • Mature plants can yield up to 20 lb of berries. • Can be easily propagated from cuttings or seed. • So far, results show that they need less than 25 lbs N per acre for maximal production. Interested? Contact Andrew Ristvey or Sudeep Mathew for more information at 410-827-8056 or 410-228-8800 Visit our website: www.aronia4md.umd.edu The University of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University's policies, programs and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Personnel/Human Relations, Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742.

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