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When is the date ripe and harvested

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-09 08:59:13
Generally, the date is mature in October or so, and can be eaten after frost, otherwise the taste will be very astringent. When its stem turns reddish brown, it means that the fruit grows and matures. Its fruit is yellowish brown, or tan after ripening, also known as longevity fruit. After defrosting, it will fall down and pick it up in the morning.

I. mature time

Most of the dates grow mature in October. They can only be eaten after frost. The taste of the fruits without frost is astringent. The taste of the fruits with frost will be better, and they will also fall. The method to judge whether it is mature 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, it needs to wait for a while.

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Its fruit is nearly spherical, and when it is mature, it is yellow brown, or brown, and the fruit order axis is obviously larger. The shape of the fruit is like a "snake". So it's also called longevity fruit.

2. Harvest time

In fact, there is no exact time to harvest the date. After frost, it will fall naturally. At this time, you can pick it up every morning. It can be cut off and put in a cool place. It can be sold and eaten in about 7-10 days. Its fruit can be eaten raw after ripening. There is no core in it. Its seeds are outside the pulp. The taste is sweet with a slight astringency.

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