Fruit

Many fruits can be grown by a dedicated gardener in Ontario. Fruiting plants thrive in the climate and soil of the province. These garden fruits from Ontario are delicious:  Apples: The diverse environment of Ontario allows for the growth of many apple varieties, ranging from the tart McIntosh to the delicious Honeycrisp. Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou pears thrive in Ontario. Cherries: Popular sweet and sour cherry cultivars include Bing, Montmorency, and Stella.  Plums: European and Japanese plums thrive in the province, including Mount Royal, Damson, and Santa Rosa. Peaches and nectarines: Enjoy juicy Red Haven peaches and Harrow Diamond nectarines, both of which are ideal for Ontario’s climate. Grapes: With a thriving wine industry, Ontario proved to be a welcoming home for a variety of grape varieties such as Concord, Niagara, and Marechal Foch. Raspberries: In Ontario gardens, red, black, and golden raspberries such as Boyne, Killarney, and Fall Gold thrive. Strawberries: Early-season, mid-season, and everbearing strawberry cultivars such as Annapolis, Honeoye, and Albion can all be grown successfully. Blueberries: High-bush and low-bush blueberries thrive in Ontario’s acidic soils, particularly Duke, Bluecrop, and Northsky. Red, black, and white currants and gooseberries are grown in Ontario for their acidic and sour flavours.  Pawpaw: The tropical Pawpaw tree can be found in Ontario’s Carolinian Forest.

With proper care and attention, these fruits can thrive in Ontario’s diverse environment, providing your garden with an abundance of delectable delicacies.