When do jujubes mature and when are they harvested?

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1. Maturity time

2. Harvesting time

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Under normal circumstances, guaizao matures around October and can only be eaten after the frost, otherwise the taste will be very astringent. When its stem turns reddish-brown, it means the fruit is mature. Its fruit is yellow-brown or tan when ripe, and is also called Wanshou fruit. It will fall off by itself after frost and can be picked up in the morning.

1. Maturity time

1. Maturity time

Most of the dates grow and mature around October. They can be eaten after the frost. The taste of the unfrosted ones is astringent, and the taste of the frosted ones will be better. , and will also be dropped as a result. The way to judge whether it is ripe can be judged by the color of the fruit stem. If the color of the fruit stem is reddish brown, it means that the fruit is mature. If not, you need to wait for a while.

Its fruit is nearly spherical and yellow when mature. Brown, or tan, the infructescence axis is obviously enlarged. The shape of the fruit is like a "swastika". So it is also called Wanshou fruit.

2. Harvesting time

There is no exact time for harvesting jujubes. They will naturally fall off after frost. At this time, you can just pick them up every morning. Its fruit branches can be cut off and placed in a cool place. They will be ready for sale and consumption in about 7 to 10 days. Its fruit can be eaten raw after it is ripe. There is no pit inside, and its seeds are on the outside of the pulp. It tastes sweet with a slight astringency.

2. Harvesting time

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