Fruits and nuts in Crimea

Any traveler who has the opportunity to visit the Crimean Territory must definitely try the incredible abundance of tastes and aromas. A treasure trove of nutrients and healing substances can be found in the gifts of nature on this peninsula - a variety of fruits and nuts.

The Crimean climate is replete with stable sunny and warm weather. Fresh fruits of the south, which are sold right after harvest, without using refrigeration equipment, amaze with a dizzying bouquet of taste. With the onset of the harvest season, prices fall accordingly. There is an additional opportunity for guests to save money and at the same time enjoy a variety of flavors of local nuts, berries and fruits.

The agroclimatic resources of the region have a very beneficial effect on the growth of both fruit and berry trees, which are familiar on the territory of Russia, and exotic ones. Already from the middle of May, Crimea pleases with the first strawberries. These juicy and aromatic fruits will please both children and the older generation.

A little later, the cherry ripens, followed by the cherry. Cherry trees are almost ubiquitous and don't require much supervision. And if the frost has not damaged the trees too much, then the apricots will ripen too. The season for the sale of exotic lychee fruits opens in June, fruiting lasts all summer, and sometimes until mid-autumn.

Usually at the beginning of July they ripen peachesand their bloom fascinates and attracts tourists. Towards the end of July they collect apples and plums... And August keeps on singing grape, you can enjoy melons, watermelons and pears.

A unique gift of nature - fig treealso known as figs. There are about 60 varieties growing on the Crimean coast and on the southern coast of Crimea. This unusual sweet fruit is distinguished by its taste and rich vitamin composition. In cooking, figs are used both fresh and processed.

By September ripens date fruit, begin to harvest persimmons and quince. Persimmon is one of the few fruits that ripens towards the end of autumn. The culture grows mainly on personal plots. Feijoa is also ripening; Crimea has all the necessary climatic conditions for it. Unlike many fruits and berries, raspberries are harvested several times a year.

Garnet in Crimea they are planted in squares and parks. Choosing a sweet fruit is not easy. The main thing is to carefully examine the skin. Pomegranate ripens in October. Most refer kiwi to the fruit, although it is one of the fragrant berries. They get such a crop in October. Delicacy olives have been cultivated in Crimea since 1785. The fruits are harvested and pickled both ripe and unripe, green. Oil is obtained from the pulp of ripe fruits.

In the botanical garden of Crimea, exotic fruits were grown - tangerines. They have not yet begun to harvest tangerines in Crimea on an industrial scale. But yields are increasing every year. They are usually harvested in November-December. The whole area of ​​Crimea has steppes, mountains, sea, parks, gardens, vineyards.

Sweet cherries are incredibly popular with locals and tourists. It is classified as a tree that prefers southern regions with a sufficient number of sunny, warm days. It is in such favorable conditions for her as the Crimean peninsula that high yields can be obtained. Due to the external similarity, many often confuse cherries with cherries. Both are equally tasty and have healing properties, but cherries are usually sweeter and sour cherries.

The pleasant appearance and juicy taste of cherries makes it an attractive berry for most people (with the exception of individual contraindications). Sweet cherries can be called an amazing gift from nature. Early harvests provide an opportunity to replenish nutrient stores and enjoy the flavor in early summer. You can eat berries directly from the tree, add to baked goods, cook compotes with it, spin jam for the winter. In short, the fruits are applied anywhere.

Breeders are trying to breed berries that are resistant to pests, diseases and infections. But most of the trees still need to be disinfected for prevention purposes, and during the entire growth and development of the fruits, ensure constant care for the cherries. The earliest varieties of cherries can be tasted at the end of May, which makes them relatively inexpensive. The timing of cherry ripening depends not only on the climate, but also on the varieties. Early varieties of berries:

• Mayevka;
• April;
• Valery Chkalov.

Despite its early ripening, the Mayevka variety has a rather large burgundy berry and elastic in structure. Mid-season cherries produce fruits by the end of June. The following types are especially distinguished:

• Donetsk;
• Yaroslavna;
• Silvia.

"Donchanka", unlike other varieties, is undemanding in cultivation, pleases with constant and large yields, versatile purpose of fruits. Therefore, it remains one of the most famous varieties among Crimean gardeners. You can enjoy late types of sweet cherry varieties by mid-July:

• Raisin;
• Leningrad black;
• Amazon.

Its color has a rich color, closer to burgundy, much less often you can see varieties of a light shade. The flavor of berries is tart and fragrant. And this is not surprising, since the fruits of the Crimean cherry have been absorbing the sun's influence since the beginning of May. Ripening timing is the main advantage of cherries over other berries. When it is ripe, there are usually no other berries and fruits in the garden yet.

The climate of the Crimea is favorable not only for fruits and berries; in this unusually beautiful area, many types of nuts grow, which have long been considered one of the most useful products. Various nuts have been mentioned since ancient times. All peoples of the world believe that they perfectly satisfy the feeling of hunger. The peculiarity of such a product is that each fruit is in a separate hard-to-touch peel. This feature enables it to remain for a long time and not deteriorate.

Each type of nut has its own advantages and disadvantages. The main advantages include their high calorie content and a huge amount of all kinds of micro- and macroelementslocated in the structure of the fetus. However, the absence of deficiencies in these fruits does not exclude the possibility of unpleasant reactions of the body. That's why it is not advisable to consume them in large quantities. In addition, sometimes nuts can cause allergic reactions.

To Crimea Walnut brought in by the Greeks. No wonder this plant is called a tree of the first magnitude. He has a very strong fruiting up to complete withering away. The nutritional value is exceptional. Nuts are not only healthy and nutritious, but also incredibly tasty. Walnut oil is used in medicine, as well as in the canning industry.

Heat-loving almonds bloom beautifully in Crimea. It is good not only with an amazing pleasant smell, but also with pronounced taste properties and healing qualities. Almond nuts are dried, they can be eaten fresh, added as a spice.

Since ancient times, in Crimea, they have grown and hazelnut... However, there is no way to see solid landings. Hazelnut bushes are placed in the form of garden plantings, near river banks, along irrigation ditches, between. The mild climate of the Crimean coast on the southern side makes it possible to cultivate special varieties here.

Quite a lot of trees on the peninsula chestnut... Their bloom with pyramidal large flowers delights and mesmerizes. Much to our annoyance, but in central Russia there is not a very favorable environment for growing pistachio tree... However, Crimea and the surrounding regions turned out to be suitable for planting seedlings.

In Russia pecan - a little-known culture. This is a warm and light-loving plant, therefore it was able to take root only on the territory of the Crimean Peninsula and the Caucasus. It is a tall deciduous tree. The surface of the walnut is dense and brown in color. Inside there is an edible kernel of a pleasant, sweet taste, in appearance it is vaguely similar to the kernel of a walnut. Pecan is distinguished by the complete absence of partitions and aligned convolutions. Harvested in September-October.

Crimea can be proudly called the wealth of Russia. If you look at the harvest by month, you can endlessly wonder at the variety of fruits, berries, nuts offered. The rich assortment of natural gifts of the Crimean peninsula will satisfy the requirements of even the most discerning consumers.

See the next video about growing fruits in Crimea.