Fruits in Crimea, ripening seasons

Any tourist who has the opportunity to visit the Crimea must definitely try the berries and fruits of this unique area. After all, a huge variety of delicious fruits ripen here, some of which are considered real exotics for the rest of Russia.

But it must be borne in mind that, as in any other place on the planet, in the Crimea, too, on sale you can find fruits brought from other countries. In order to get enough of real Crimean fruits and berries, you need to know the seasons by month, when and what fruits ripen. If you see that the fruit is not sold in the ripening season, no matter how the sellers assure you, do not believe that this is a local product.

The most delicious fruits of Crimea

And here are the most delicious and exotic fruits and berries of Crimea in detail:

• Sweet cherries

  

  The peculiarity of cherry berries is that they are large enough in size, have a bright red color. The taste of cherries is very juicy and sweet, does not sour like cherries. In addition, they have a very pleasant elastic texture. One of the most attractive features of these berries is the presence in them of vitamins E, C, P, which help maintain skin tone and prevent premature aging. In the Crimea you can find the following varieties of cherries: Mike, Napoleon, Drogana yellow, Francise and Kara Kerez.

  The early cherry variety ripens in the Crimea in mid-May. Later varieties grow up in early June. And the real season of cherries, when it becomes very cheap, begins in mid-June, when in the markets a kilogram of berries can be bought for less than 100 rubles.

  How best to choose Cherries? There is nothing complicated in this. It is enough to take into account several factors that characterize ripe and tasty fruits. First of all, the cherry should look beautiful and ripe. Special attention should be paid to the stalks: they should be fresh, elastic and have a green color. If the stalks are dry, then the Cherry was stored for a long time or overripe. You need to choose more dense and elastic fruits without dents and cuts.

  It is best to buy cherries in the season of their ripening in June, and not in stores and supermarkets, but at the market or at grandmothers. This will reduce the risk of purchasing imported goods.

• Mulberry

  

  Mulberry begins to ripen in the Crimea from June 15 to July 15. Bears fruit for about a month. In such a short time you need to have time to get enough of the delicious fruits of these wonderful berries. In terms of taste and color, Mulberry berries are quite different. Red, black and white. Each of the species has its own special unique taste. For example, white mulberry is considered the sweetest among other varieties. Black has a slightly sour taste. A distinctive feature of Mulberry berries is the ability to cleanse and rejuvenate the skin, delaying its aging.

  When choosing mulberries, you need to pay attention to the appearance and color. The more intensely colored the fruits, the more ripe they will be. You need to know that unripe fruits and greenish parts contain white juice, which can contribute to hallucinations. Mulberry fruits are very tender and for this reason are not suitable for transportation and long storage. So in the season you can buy without thinking, they are Crimean or not. You can buy in supermarkets and in the market. But it is even better to use mulberries directly from trees, which can be found even on the streets of Crimean cities.

  Keep in mind that the juice of red and black mulberry is practically not washed from clothes.

• Quince

  

  Also an indispensable fruit of the Crimea is quince. Fruits begin to ripen in September and October. A distinctive feature from other fruits is a rich fragrant smell, which is felt at a distance. Hardly anyone can resist the temptation to try at least a piece. In appearance, quince fruits are very similar to the usual pear, but larger in size and bright yellow. Few people like to eat fresh fruit, as it knits in the mouth. In the Crimea, they love to cook jelly or jam from Quince, the taste is unforgettable.

  The value is useful for the human body: the content of vitamins B and C, potassium, calcium, iron contributes to the use of fruits for the treatment and Prevention of cough, respiratory diseases, sore throat, etc. Helps strengthen the immune system.

• Figs

  

  During the year, figs ripen in two seasons: in late June and until mid-July, and then from early August to mid-September. In terms of taste, figs can be safely attributed to rather sweet fruits, but with their own Zest, which allows them to have a unique taste. Their flesh resembles a sweet "jelly" with many small seeds.

  In the Crimea you can find purple and white figs, of which the second is considered sweeter and tastier.

  It is necessary to choose figs with extreme caution, because their distinctive feature is considered to be tenderness and the impossibility of long-term storage. Spoiled fruits have an unpleasant salty smell, and it is better not to eat them. You need to choose pleasant-looking and soft-touch fruits.

  If you are in the ripening season in the Crimea, then the probability of buying local figs increases significantly, regardless of whether you buy in stores or on the market.

• Pomegranate

  

  The rather sunny climate of the Crimea favorably affects the ripening of such fruits and berries, which can not be found in all parts of the planet. One such fruit is pomegranate. In Crimea, it grows in parks and gardens. It begins to ripen around the end of October. Everything that is sold before is imported.

  Choosing a sweet pomegranate is quite difficult. But if you take into account some nuances, then you can not lose. First of all, you need to pay attention to the appearance of the fruit: it must have a rich red color, there should be no brown soft spots and scratches. You also need to pay attention to the "crown" of pomegranate: it should be dry and without green sprouts. Ripe fruits usually have a slightly dry skin, but not too much, as this may indicate long storage.

  Pomegranates are best bought in season and in the markets.

• Persimmon

  

  Persimmon fruits in the Crimea begin to ripen from October to November. Local persimmons have soft, juicy flesh and large oval bones. There are several varieties of Persimmon:

  • Kinglet (otherwise called "chocolate"). This variety of Persimmon has no astringent taste. They can be consumed even in green form and do not feel astringent. The flesh is predominantly dark orange or brown. Sweet and juicy variety of Persimmon.
  • A bull's heart. In size, the fruits of this variety are large and have no seeds. The flesh is orange in color and becomes soft as it ripens.
  • Russian. The fruits are rounded and have a slightly flattened shape with a white coating. The flesh, even in its most mature state, is moderately hard. It has a rather cloying sweet taste.

  How to choose a persimmon? When buying, you need to pay attention to the pedicels of the fruit: they must be dry and brown or light brown. In shape, a tasty Persimmon is necessarily round or rounded. There should also be no damage and scratches on the surface of fresh persimmons, as their presence indicates long storage and the beginning of the rotting process.

• Kiwi

  

  Many Kiwis are considered a fruit, but it is one of the tastiest berries. Begin to collect around October, and not before.

  Kiwi fruits have a rather juicy flesh of green or yellow color and a "shaggy" appearance of a brown hue. In the very middle are concentrated many small seeds, which are also edible. The taste of Kiwi resembles a mixture of strawberries and pineapple, has a unique aroma.

  Kiwi is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, amino acids, ascorbic acid, fructose, glucose, etc. All components together turn Kiwi into a powerful charge of energy and a useful Berry. What exactly are the useful properties of Kiwi:

  • Helps strengthen the immune system
  • Prevents the formation of kidney stones
  • Improves digestion, normalizes blood pressure
  • Relieves heartburn and prevents the formation of heaviness in the stomach and much more.

  In a word, Kiwi is a unique berry that you should definitely try in the Crimea.

• Medlar

  

  Another unusual fruit of the Crimea is Medlar, pronounced in Ruassian as "Mushmula". It begins to ripen in May and June. The fruit resembles a small apple, but the flesh is similar to a plum. Very juicy and tasty fruit, but in an unripe form (when still green) can knit in the mouth. The taste is similar to sweet blueberries, but with a sour feeling.

  In most cases, Medlar is used to make jam, jams, jellies, juices. The bones are used to make a coffee drink.

  Medlar combines a huge amount of vitamins. Namely: Vitamin C, pectin, aromatics, malic and citric acids. Due to its beneficial properties, this fruit is used in medicine to improve digestion.

• Ziziphus

  One of the most environmentally friendly fruits is Ziziphus, as it is not exposed to any diseases and pests. Therefore, it does not need to be treated with protective equipment.

  The fruit resembles chestnuts in appearance, and in taste it is easily confused with dates.

  It can be consumed both in fresh fruits and dried, dried or canned form.

  The popularity of Ziziphus among the population of the Crimea can easily be explained by its useful properties. Consider in more detail:

  • Rutin, which is part of Ziziphus strengthens the walls of blood vessels, thereby becoming useful among hypertensive patients.
  • It has antimicrobial, anesthetic properties, as well as strengthens the immune system and increases vitality.
  • It has expectorant properties and much more.

In general, Crimea is a corner of the Earth where you definitely need to visit in order to taste unique and exotic fruits that will please not only with their unique taste, but also with useful properties.