When does sea buckthorn mature? What does mature sea buckthorn look like?

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1. Maturity time

2. What does it look like to be mature?

3. How to pick

4. Saving method

The ripening time of sea buckthorn is generally in August, and there are slight differences between different varieties. Ripe fruits are spherical, with a diameter between 4-6 mm, orange or orange-red color, and contain black seeds. It is usually picked after the frost, and the branches are beaten with wooden sticks to make them fall naturally. After picking, it should be stored in a low temperature place. If it is not mature, it should be placed in a warm environment to ripen.

1. Maturity time

There are many varieties of sea buckthorn, and the maturity time of different varieties is different. Varieties originating from Russia or Inner Mongolia, such as Chuisk, Altai, etc., these mature earlier and can be seen in early August. The superior sea buckthorn and orange sea buckthorn will not mature until late August.

2. What does it look like when mature

The fruits of sea buckthorn are spherical, with a diameter of about 4-6 mm. The mature color is orange-yellow or orange-red, and the length of the fruit stem is only 1-2.5 mm. The fruit contains seeds. The seeds are very small, oval in shape, some are relatively flat, and the length is about 3-4.2 mm. The seeds are black in color and have a shiny surface.

3. How to Pick

Pick For sea buckthorn, you usually have to wait until it freezes. Put a plastic sheet under the tree and hit the branches with a wooden stick. Since the fruit has been frozen through, it will fall easily. Of course, you can also use a special picking period for picking. After picking, you need to remove the branches and leaves and put them into bags.

4. Preservation Method

Sea Buckthorn It is rich in water and sugar, so if it is not stored carefully, bacteria can easily breed and cause it to rot. If it is picked early, it needs to be placed in a warm environment to allow it to mature gradually. After maturity, it should be stored in a low temperature place. At the same time, attention should be paid to ventilation and to avoid the entry of harmful gases. Generally, when the temperature is around 1-5℃, the air humidity should be maintained above 90%. In winter, they can be piled up, sprinkled with water, and stored in the form of freezing.

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