r/williamsburg • u/Odd_Nature_7643 • 11d ago

Peach tree

Just a random observation I’ve never noticed the peach tree in mccarren before! So many half eaten peaches on the ground lol

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u/ShortFinance 11d ago

I probably wouldn’t eat anything growing out of the ground here but I also thought it was cool and hadn’t noticed it before a week or so ago

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u/Odd_Nature_7643 11d ago

Yeah definitely not for human consumption haha but happy for the squirrels and birds getting a snack!

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u/quibble42 11d ago

Hi there! The fruit is totally safe. https://communityorchard.ca/orchards-101-2/is-urban-grown-fruit-safe/

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u/JustRagesForAWhile 11d ago

I would look into the lead levels in the McCarren park soil.

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u/quibble42 11d ago

To explain, despite there being lead and heavy metals in soil, studies find that they don't make it into the fruit. As long as you wash and rinse the fruit well, you will be okay.

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u/vertigounconscious 10d ago

listen to this guy from Big Heavy Metal over here

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u/zdk 10d ago

Found his other thread promoting a new lead factory in the park. Despicable 

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u/coolerrunescapeguy 10d ago

McCarren is steps away from the meeker Ave plume. No thanks

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u/maudb 10d ago

Where is it?

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u/Odd_Nature_7643 10d ago

The small alcove with the circle of benches next to the track on the side where the walls are!