Facts about Medlar

In central Russia, few people know that there is such a plant as loquat. While in the Caucasus, this fruit is very popular for 1000 years.

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There are about 30 species of this plant. Among them there are trees and shrubs. Each type is different so that even zoologists doubt the correctness of the signs.



The most common plant is the loquat Caucasian. It is the most simple species for breeding. Gardeners love this appearance for his simplicity in the care and high fruitfulness.



The second kind of medlar in popularity among gardeners - amateur - loquat. It grows in the more southern latitudes, wild plants found in the Crimea. But often it can be found in China and Japan.



Fruits medlar both can be eaten raw. Taste the fruits of medlar very unusual. In Japan - a mix of flavors of apple, strawberry and apricot.



In mashmuly Caucasian fruits are very astringent taste.



Vintage better not take off until the first frost.



When the fruit is a medlar "grab" frost, it becomes much tastier. It takes a pleasant acidity and tastes like an apple frostbitten.



From medlar fruit is cooked jam, marmalade or jam.

Source: 1001fact.ru/2014/05/fakty-o-mushmule/