Longan, this magical fruit, has been known as the "king of fruits" since ancient times, and its delicious and nutritional value can be said to be known to everyone. So, when exactly does this delicious fruit ripen?Let's unravel the mystery together!
First of all, we need to understand the growth cycle of longan. The longan tree is a large evergreen tree that prefers a warm and humid climate, and is mainly distributed in the southern region of China. Its growth cycle is about 30-40 years, of which the fruiting period is about 20-30 years. The longan tree generally blooms in March and April every year, and the fruiting period is from May to August.
So, what are the signs of longan maturity?In fact, the sign of longan ripening is very obvious, that is, the color and size of the fruit. When the longan fruit turns from green to yellow-brown and the fruit is of moderate size, it is ready to be picked. At this time, the longan has the best taste, delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Next, let's talk about the time when the longan matures. Due to the long growth cycle of longan, it also takes a relatively long time to mature. Generally speaking, the maturation time of longan is divided into the following stages:
1.First ripening stage: The longan fruit at this stage is smaller, greenish in color, harder in taste, and not very sweet in sweetness. At this stage, longan is generally used to process into dried fruits or canned food.
2.Mid-maturity stage: The longan fruit at this stage is larger, gradually changing in color to yellow-brown, softer in taste, and moderately sweet. Longan at this stage is the best period to eat and is the most common longan variety in the market.
3.Full ripening stage: The longan fruit at this stage is very large, the color has completely changed to yellow-brown, the taste is very soft and glutinous, and the sweetness is the highest. Although the quality of longan at this stage is the best, it is relatively rare in the market because the fruit is too large and easy to break.
Finally, let's talk about how to choose a mature longan. There are several points to choose a mature longan:
1.Observe the color: the color of the ripe longan fruit is yellowish-brown, if the fruit color is greenish, it means that it is not ripe;If the fruit is too dark in color, it may be overripe.
2.Touching the fruit: The ripe longan fruit has a smooth surface and a soft and waxy feelThe surface of the unripe fruit is rougher and the feel is harder;Overripe fruits are prone to cracking.
3.Smell: Ripe longan fruit exudes a rich aroma;Unripe fruits have a weak aroma;Overripe fruits may have a fermented smell.
In short, the ripening time of longan is about May to August every year, and the sign of ripening is that the fruit color changes to yellow-brown and the size is moderate. When selecting ripe longan, pay attention to the color, touch the fruit and smell the smell. I hope the above content can help you better understand the ripening time and selection method of longan, so that everyone can taste delicious longan!