When will there be cherries in Crimea? Crimea: fruits in June, July. List, name, properties and description. When does quince bloom?

Crimea is one of the warmest places in Russia. Some fruits of Crimea cannot be found anywhere else in the temperate zone of Russia; they can grow freely only here. But the peculiarity of Crimean fruits is that, in addition to them, imported fruits, for example, Turkish ones, are also sold in Crimea. It will be necessary to carefully approach the choice of fruits, because vacationers want to try real delicious Crimean fruits.

One way to identify local fruits is by their appearance. No one will sort local fruits by size, and they will not be all beautiful and packed in beautiful packages or boxes, and, of course, without labels from foreign companies. They may even be slightly wormy, but they are local fruits.

It is impossible not to note the merits of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden for the flora of Crimea.

Crimean fruits are seasonal, so you need to know when and at what time local fruits grown naturally are sold.

Apricots begin to be sold in June, followed by peaches a little later. Peaches this is the leading stone fruit crop in the gardens of the Piedmont and Central Crimea. The peach season lasts two months, July and August. It is better to eat fruits that have just been picked. Unripe fruits will not be as tasty after storage. Peaches have fuzz and should be washed off with water because they irritate the throat. Peaches without fuzz are nectarines. Nectarines are a cross between a plum and a peach.

Apricots in Crimea they give a good harvest and low prices, mainly once every 3-4 years due to early flowering and frost damage. A stable harvest occurs in coastal valleys, for example in the Ulu-kol valley (Uglovoye village) and the Otuz valley (Shchebetovka). The most delicious apricots are considered to be those that grew in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai and Simferopol and from the lower reaches of the river. Karasu. Early varieties of apricots begin to bear fruit around June 25th, while late varieties begin to ripen around July 25th.

Quince ripens in September–October. In Crimea, they like to grow quince in household plots, and it is very often found in the wild.

Grape grows everywhere in Crimea. They start selling it in the markets in July, August and September. There are white, pink and black grapes in color.

Pear was introduced into Crimea in 1927, and since then it has been growing everywhere in Crimea.

Apples in Crimea are the most widespread culture. Apples begin to bear fruit in early July. Late varieties ripen at the end of August.

Dogwood It grows everywhere in the Crimean forests, but due to its valuable wood it disappears. People grow dogwood in gardens. Dogwood berries come in red, pink, yellow and cherry colors and also differ in shape. Dogwood ripens from late July to mid-October.

In Crimea varieties figs about 60, and they grow mainly on the southern coast. There are dark varieties that are slightly sour and have dense pulp, and there are also light varieties that are more tender and sugary. Figs ripen from July to September. It is also believed that dark figs are healthier than white ones. It is recommended to buy figs from those who have just picked them from the branch.

Also grow on the peninsula walnuts, almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts. Almond flowers bloom very beautifully. Almonds begin to be sold in July. At this time, the almonds are green, and in the fall they will already be in their usual shell. You can read about dried fruits here.

Growing in Crimea watermelons And melons. Melons are small or large, with yellow, green and orange colors. They taste sweet and not so sweet. Melons begin to bear fruit from the end of June. The watermelon season starts from the end of July until the end of September. It is recommended to buy them in August because early fruits may be susceptible to chemicals.

Pomegranate in Crimea it grows in gardens and parks. Only on the southern coast of Crimea is pomegranate grown without covering. Pomegranate ripens in Crimea in October.

Also growing feijoa, where on the southern coast of Crimea there are all the conditions for her.

Persimmon is the last fruit to ripen at the end of autumn. Persimmons are grown mainly in home gardens.

Subtropical fruit grows in Crimea kiwi, which was brought to Crimea only in the early 90s. Now the harvest is about 4-5 tons per year. Kiwi is harvested in October when it is unripe. The taste is much superior to imported fruits. Crimean kiwis are not sold in markets and stores. They are taken to kindergartens and hospitals are sold to workers.

Jujube They were brought to Crimea in 1814; at the moment there are small plantations. Jujube ripens in October-November.

Medlar grows in the light forests of the mountainous Crimea. The fruits ripen in October-November. The taste is sweet and sour.

Bananas They also grow on experimental plantations, but they do not have time to produce a harvest.

Berries of Crimea

The berry season begins in mid-May and early June. They begin to sell strawberries, sweet cherries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, yoshta and mulberries. ()

Strawberry ripens by mid-May. Gooseberry comes after strawberries and can be harvested until September.

Raspberries produces a harvest of large, tasty berries from late June to early August, and after a month's break bears fruit until November.

Cherry begins to bear fruit in early June and ends in mid-September. The pulp of cherries is juicy and tender, with a sweet and sour taste and an attractive appearance.

Also grown in gardens currants of various species, it sometimes runs wild.

Cherries begins to bear fruit from the beginning of June until the second ten days of July. The berries are juicy and tasty.

Mulberry

More than 200 types of cherries grow in the gardens of the Crimean peninsula. The most popular varieties are considered to be Mayskaya early ripening, Napaleon, Kara Kereza, Francis, Drogan.

When does the Crimean cherry ripen?

• Variety May early ripening: its fruits are red, large, juicy. They begin to ripen at the end of May, continuing to ripen until the beginning of June, and are the first to appear in the markets of Simferopol. The berries are not suitable for transportation; they must be eaten on the spot.
• Variety Kara Kerez(Crimean Tatar species): was bred in Crimea. The fruits are dark red, medium. Ripening period: June - early July. The harvest takes place over three weeks. First in Koktebel, Alushta, Sudak, then Bakhchisarai, Simferopol. Later - Dzhankoy, Krasnogvardeisky, Nizhnegorsky. Suitable for making compote, jam, and drying. Handles transportation well.
• Variety Francis: Western European species. Its fruits are light yellow, covered with red specks, large, juicy. The weight of one berry is 10-17 grams. Ripens late, late June - first half of July. It has good transportability.
• Variety Drogana: It was brought from Western Europe. Its fruits are yellow, large, round. Ripen at the end of June. The weight of each berry is 6-8 g. They do not tolerate transportation. May be affected by fruit rot.
• Variety Napoleon (Black Prince) It is considered an undeservedly forgotten ancient type of cherry. It was bred by Western European breeding scientists. In the territory of the former USSR it was grown mainly in the southern regions. The berries are heart-shaped, juicy, ruby ​​in color. Ripens mid-end of June, first ten days of July. Suitable for long hauls

Additional Information! Strawberries in Crimea can ripen twice a year. In April, from August until the first cold weather.

When does the Crimean cherry ripen?

Description of the species

Trees begin to bear fruit at 4-5 years of age. The trees are characterized by intensive growth. Adult specimens reach 6 meters in height. The crowns are large in diameter, spreading, spherical. The foliage is dense. The leaves are light green, oval, evenly elongated on both sides. The crops bear fruit abundantly.

Flowering begins in late March - early April (this depends on the region and climate). Each inflorescence consists of 2 - 3 flowers. They are collected mainly on the first 5 buds of young shoots, as well as bouquet branches.

The berries are large (6 - 10 g), dark red or yellow, sweet and sour in taste. Fruit shapes are heart-shaped, round, oval. The pulp is juicy, red, lemon, yellow in color. Fruits of different types ripen in late May, mid-late June, early July.

On a note! The yield of cherries depends on the variety and climate, on average 30 - 70 kg.

Landing

If you plan to plant a whole cherry orchard, it is better to arrange paired rows. Trees prefer warm, sunny places and do not tolerate darkness, high humidity, drafts, soil overgrown with turf, and weeds.

Before planting seedlings, the area is cleared of grass, the soil is dug up, and organic matter is added. Prepare a deep planting hole. They put mineral compounds and humus in it. Culture will fully grow and develop.

During autumn planting, the root collar must be hilled up. With the arrival of spring, it is opened after the frosts have passed.

Important! The root collar of the trunk should not be buried in the ground. It should rise several centimeters above the soil surface and be located on the south side.

The distance between trees should be 3 - 4 meters, as they grow quite large. They tie the tree trunk to pegs. There must be at least three of them. After planting, the soil is compacted tightly and watered generously.

In the north, in the Central region, Moscow, it is preferable to plant Crimean cherries in the spring.

Care

Cherries in Crimea, as in all southern regions, require frequent watering. Poor soils also require humus supplements. If the soil is clayey or sandy, then the plants are fertilized with manure.

Note! After planting, for the first three years it is better to give the young tree rest, carrying out only the necessary preventive measures. All other work must be carried out just before fruiting.

Trees need to be watered:

• in May, after the cherry tree has finished flowering, so that the plant is saturated with moisture before fruiting begins;
• during the period when the berries begin to ripen, so that they are beautiful and juicy;
• during drought (abundant watering to a depth of 40 cm);
• in the fall, before the onset of frost.

It is necessary to regularly loosen the soil to a depth of no more than 7 cm. It is better to do this after each watering of the plant. You can sow green manure in the tree trunk circle. They will crowd out weeds and additionally feed the cherries.

Trees are fed throughout the season. Peat, humus, and diluted aqueous infusion of chicken droppings or manure are used.

Note! After picking the berries, be sure to fertilize the plants with potassium-phosphorus substances. This will have a beneficial effect on the formation of fruit buds next year.

Pruning is carried out annually. Annual shoots are shortened by a fifth of the trunk. The growing shoots are cut inwards, forming a beautiful crown. Sick, old, damaged, dry branches are also removed. After the work, the sections are filled with garden varnish.

Diseases, pests

Cherry trees can be attacked by the cherry fly. It can destroy 70% of the crop. Control measures:

• dig up the soil;
• irrigate the tree with a soap solution;
• During the flowering season, all kinds of traps, vessels filled with sweet liquid, and sticky tapes are attached to the branches.

Sometimes crops are harmed by cherry weevils, aphids, and caterpillars. In this case, 2 weeks after the flowering period, it is treated with the drug Aktelik, Aktar, Enzhno.

Occasionally, plants are affected by coccomycosis, rot, and other fungal diseases. To combat them, the drug Horus is used.

Protection from diseases

Prevention

In the spring, sanitary pruning of branches is carried out, weeds and fallen leaves are burned, the tree trunk area is dug up, the trees are sprayed with copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture, and the trunks are whitened with lime. The same procedures must be carried out in October - November.

All varieties of cherries certainly deserve the attention of gardeners. Despite some requirements for growing conditions, the crop as a whole has proven itself very well.

- October, 31st 2011

This is a tasty, fresh, healthy and multivitamin word “dacha”, and especially not just anywhere, but right in the Crimea. Goodbye to physical inactivity, vitamin deficiency, the faded whiteness of untanned skin, the asphalt smell of sultry city air. Hello, dacha, where everything is kind: you can see a variety of flowers from primroses and the Crimean snowdrop, listed in the Red Book of Crimean flora, to October chrysanthemums boiling with colors and resistant to cutting and giant amazingly colored dahlias, meekly drooping at the first frost; Ustam since March - overwintered leeks, which can be cut until the beginning of May, curly lettuce, spinach, watercress, arugula, multi-tiered onions, flowing with vitamin juice and spring onions (and all this should be eaten in bunches - the skin immediately responds face, becoming smooth and elastic, and not hard and rough, like in winter, which is not amenable to even a good moisturizer).

If you cover the rows of early varieties of strawberries with light agrofibre starting from February, then by May 9 the first strawberries will ripen. As soon as you eat your fill of Crimean-style ripe, fragrant strawberries, which yield abundant harvests with good watering, large and small gooseberries begin to fill with an amber color, which can be harvested gradually almost until September; black, white and red currants; large berries of productive Yoshta (a hybrid of German selection from two varieties of gooseberries and currants); oblong black berries of golden currant; ruby drops of felt cherries, and from the end of June to the beginning of August, the queen of berries - the double raspberry - comes into its fruitful rights, which rests for a month and almost until November gives the summer resident large healing and very tasty berries (recently, freezing fresh raspberries for future use has become relevant ).

From the Northern Crimea throughout the peninsula, in summer cottages, amateurs grow weeping small-sized mulberries, dogwoods, jujubes, persimmons and even the subtropical darling -. Various varieties of cherries, plums, and peaches bear fruit well in Crimean dacha plots, preferring a non-irrigated place on the plot and consistently producing a good harvest; There are various varieties and ripening periods of the pear, but the apple tree requires complex agrotechnical care and will not always reward you with a harvest. Recently, the cultivation of apricots, which are massively susceptible to the viral disease gray apricot rot, has become problematic.

Crimean grapes are worthy of a separate topic; they grow everywhere on the peninsula and, with appropriate agricultural technology, produce a good and sustainable harvest. Table varieties such as codrianka, Odessa souvenir, pink and white nutmeg, capricious lady's finger, kesha and unpretentious Moldova are especially wonderful in taste.

In the dachas of Crimean residents, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, or large hazels grow, only the walnut trees grow huge on them and cover a whole hundred square meters of dacha area with the shadow of their crown, often becoming the subject of conflict between neighbors.

Vegetables, thanks to zoning selection, ripen everywhere, but Crimean vegetables have their own taste characteristics. In particular, such sweet, large tomatoes that produce stable yields almost until mid-October can only be grown in Crimea. For cucumbers, it is enough to plant five or six bushes at meter intervals, like a bush, that is, in the fall, prepare a 70-centimeter deep hole in which to lay a full bucket of humus, covering with 15-20 centimeters of soil, all that remains is to build a rigid, high support for them so that it does not sag, Water as much as possible, taking into account the high moisture requirement of this beautifully flowering and deliciously feeding vine.

How can we ignore potatoes, which at a Crimean dacha can be grown in two harvests, and with good indicators in taste, tuber health, keeping quality and transportation. Here they also grow bora (Borisova rosea), famous for its chip quality, which is undeservedly accused of transgenicity, Slavyanka, Neva, moisture-loving blue-eye and the queen of Crimean potato growing - the “Crimean rose”, which you can fry, bake, or pound into puree.

Love paprika, eggplants, turnips, all types of radishes, turnips, sweet young corn, corn for popcorn, green beans, all kinds of cabbage - please grow for your dear soul, water only, loosen and, of course, feed so that all this grace fed you almost until the new harvest.

It makes sense to grow your own watermelons, melons, pumpkins, zucchini and squash in your summer cottage, given their endless creeping and decorative capabilities, but fresh pumpkin juice and porridge with pumpkin will thank you for the inconvenience caused by your “freedom”.

There is no doubt that those reading this information will remember their favorite vegetables, berries, fruits and ornamental plants that grow well in dacha plots in all climatic zones of Crimea and, we hope, will agree that dacha in Crimea is an absolute pleasure and significant benefit.

Cherries in Crimea are now going through hard times as an agricultural crop. However, for lovers of active tourism, the abundance of abandoned mountain gardens even represents an additional incentive to travel. Wild cherries are somewhat bitter, but wild trees, which have been growing without pesticides for a couple of decades, have a much higher ability to resist diseases and pests.
The fruits on such trees achieve amazing tenderness, so that a certain wild bitterness only makes the bouquet richer and harmonizes well with the sweet juiciness.
One of the abandoned cherry orchards is located near the well-known Red Caves, and there is an even less famous abandoned garden - near the memorial to the heroes of the Alma battle, between the villages of Peschanoe and Uglovoye. However, there are many such gardens.
As for cherries, they grow in huge quantities everywhere on the streets of Crimean cities and along forest paths.

Cherries.
It is grown everywhere in Crimea, but since ancient times the best cherry trees have been grown in the valleys of the southern slope of the Main Ridge. The season of these tasty and nutritious fruits does not last long - from the beginning of June to the second ten days of July, canned cherries have become a rarity, so it is not so easy to really taste them.
Let us list the varieties traditional for Crimea.
May early ripening. The fruits are large and red. The pulp is medium density, juicy (to the point of wateriness), pleasant taste. Ripens in late May - early June. Suitable only for eating on the spot (and even then, because there are no other varieties).
Napoleon pink. Old Western European variety. The fruits are above average in size, wide-heart-shaped. The color is yellow with a bright blush. The pulp is dense, light yellow, juicy, and has excellent taste. Ripens in June, tolerates transport well, produces good compotes and jam (if you have enough money; prices for it are always high).
Kara Kerez (Tatar black). Crimean variety. The fruits are medium and above average, round, slightly heart-shaped, dark red. The pulp is medium density, juicy, with an intense dark red color, high taste. It ripens in medium terms, so it is sold at a relatively low price. Transportable, used fresh, makes excellent compotes, jam and drying.
Francis. Western Europe. The fruits are large, broadly oval, light yellow with an intense pink blush. The pulp is dense, light yellow, juicy, and has a very good taste. It ripens in the mid-late period (“cheap”), is transportable, and produces high-quality compotes.
Drogana yellow. Western Europe. Traditional late-ripening compote variety. The fruits are large, round, yellow. The pulp is pale yellow, dense, juicy, of good taste. By the time Drogana appears on the shelves, prices are usually the lowest, its transportability is excellent, so it is exported in large quantities.
With all our love for Crimea, we will still say that the best cherries in the country are sold in Melitopol, and prices there are lower than in Crimea. So if your route from the south leads past this abundant city, save your baskets for it.

Cherry.
In industrial gardens, its planting is minimal, but in the yards of Crimean residents it is traditional, they love it for its unpretentiousness and beautiful flowering. It grows practically without care, and therefore without fertilizers or pesticides, this already gives the fruit an important advantage. One or two days of storage give cherries an additional bouquet and weaken the acid. Well, it is generally irreplaceable in jams, which is why they usually take it in buckets. Just make sure that they don’t slip you “goods” from a roadside tree on which lead-containing dust settles.
The cherry season is slightly longer than the sweet cherry season - from June to September (in general, we recommend eating cherries mixed with cherries, they look harmonious together on a dish and complement each other’s taste perfectly). Traditional cherry varieties for Crimea are:
English early. Cherry hybrid. The fruits are medium to large, round, red to dark red, attractive in appearance. The pulp is pale pink, juicy, tender, of good taste.
Podbelskaya. Western Europe. The fruits are large (6 g), flat-round, dark red. The pulp is tender, juicy, and has excellent taste. Early-mid ripening.
Anadolskaya. Comes from Asia Minor (Anatolia). The fruits are medium, round, dark burgundy. The peduncle is long with large stipules. The pulp is burgundy with dark-colored juice, tender, juicy, sweet and sour, of good taste. Ripening later. Used fresh, in compotes, jam, and for drying.

Crimea is an amazing place. In a relatively small area there is everything: steppes, mountains, sea, beaches, nature reserves, parks, ancient fortresses, palaces, gardens, vineyards, agricultural land. People come here to get vivid impressions, relax, enjoy nature and, of course, improve their health. And of course, everyone who comes to Crimea dreams of tasting fresh local fruits, getting health benefits, and recharging with vitamins.

If your arrival in Crimea was in September, information about the growth of fruits and the seasonality of their ripening will be useful to you and will allow you to enjoy the taste of real local fruits.

Seasonality

The nature of Crimea brings its gifts from May to October. At the same time, there are a lot of imported fruits and berries, mostly Turkish, in markets and shops throughout the holiday season. There will be local sellers who will easily pass off “overseas guests” to uninformed buyers as a local product. Crimean fruits ripen and appear on the shelves in a certain sequence.

• At the end of May, the warm climate allows the first harvest of strawberries and cherries to be harvested.
• Cherries continue to bear fruit in early June. Towards the middle of the month, mulberries, cherry plums, and cherries appear.
• July is the most generous month for harvest. Cherries and sweet cherries bear fruit. Peaches, nectarines, apricots, early apples and grapes, dogwoods, figs, and plums are ripening.
• In August, melons, watermelons, grapes, apples, pears, plums, and peaches ripen. The second harvest of figs and raspberries is being harvested.
• During the velvet season there is a great opportunity to taste late varieties of grapes and apples, pears, quinces, and dogwoods. In September you can still buy local melons and watermelons. The second fig harvest continues. Persimmons and jujubes are ripening.
• In October, jujube, figs, persimmons, and kiwi are still harvested. Towards the end of the month, the pomegranate ripens. Medlar and feijoa appear on sale.

Kinds

At the beginning of September you can still find delicious Crimean peaches. About 20 types of peaches are cultivated in Crimea. The best of them are grown in foothill areas. The most famous are Bakhchisarai varieties. There are fruits of various sizes, with smooth and fleecy skin. In color they are cream, red-cheeked, beige, orange, red-burgundy. The flesh may be yellow, orange or greenish. They always taste sweet and juicy.

Fresh Crimean peaches are simply a storehouse of healing vitamins and minerals. They can rightly be called the fruit of joy. The calcium and phosphorus they contain in large quantities will help prevent diseases of the musculoskeletal system and joints. Potassium and magnesium will normalize your heart rate. Vitamin K, folic acid and iron will promote hematopoiesis. Fruit acids and fiber normalize intestinal function. And the combination of unique taste and aroma will allow you to calm down and let go of disturbing thoughts. For those with a sweet tooth, the fruit will help replace refined sweets and maintain their figure.

Crimea is a fertile region for growing grapes. Abundant sunshine and fertile soils allow for abundant harvests from July to October. Grapes grow here in almost every yard. Large areas of agricultural land are occupied by vineyards. Both table varieties, the fruits of which are consumed fresh, and industrial varieties are cultivated. The latter are used to make wine, juices, and compotes. The most popular varieties that can be bought at local markets: “Moldova”, “Asma”, “Cardinal”, “Kishmish”, “Muscat”, “Lady fingers”.

Apples are the most common fruit crop in Crimea. Local apples and pears can be tasted as early as mid-July. However, the main harvest occurs in September and October. There are a wide variety of varieties: for every taste and color.

Local watermelons and melons are sold throughout September. You can find large, oblong melons of the “Amal” variety and small round “Kolkhoznitsy” melons. Melons are juicy and sweet in taste.

And now about the most unusual fruits of Crimea, which are revered as exotic in the rest of Russia. A unique gift of nature - figs. Other names are fig tree, fig tree, wineberry. The tree is unpretentious and grows everywhere. If you are lucky, you can enjoy the fruit by picking it from a tree right on the street. Fig fruits are pear-shaped and covered with thin skin. Inside is sweet jelly with seeds. They come in white, green, brown and purple. White ones are considered sweeter and tastier.

Figs have an amazing taste and are the champion among fruits in terms of healing properties. It contains more iron than apples. And there is almost as much potassium in figs as in nuts. Eating this fruit helps reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels, strengthens bones and blood vessels, has a beneficial effect on the kidneys and stomach, has expectorant properties and a mild laxative effect.

Another unusual “Crimean” is quince. Quince fruits have a rich aroma that can be detected from afar. Quince can be similar to a pear, only larger and has a bright yellow color. Crimeans do not like to eat this fruit fresh because of its astringent taste. But quince jam and jelly are a delicious delicacy that local housewives love to prepare.

The rich composition of quince allows you to strengthen the nervous system and cope with bacteria. Antioxidant qualities will help prolong youth and maintain slimness.

If you see buckets of red berries at the market, this is dogwood. And lovers of hiking along mountain and forest routes can try the berry straight from the tree. Dogwood is rich in vitamin C. Compote, jam and original wine are made from it. It is so healthy that special products are prepared from it for sailors and astronauts.

Jujube is one of the healthiest fruits. In appearance it looks like a chestnut fruit: brown in color, the peel is dense and smooth. Inside there is juicy, sweet and tender pulp with a date flavor. The plant is not exposed to diseases and pests, and there is no need to spray it with chemicals. Therefore, jujube can be called an environmentally friendly product. Thanks to the valuable substances it contains, it has a wide range of healing properties.

When used systematically, it will help lower blood pressure, has a diuretic effect, saturates the body with more energy, and improves digestion.

Jujube

By the end of September, persimmons ripen. Three types of persimmon are grown in Crimea:

• "Korolek";
• "Bull's Heart";
• "Russian".

“Korolek”, or “chocolate” persimmon, can be recognized by its brown or dark orange fruits. Even when not fully ripe, it has juicy, sweet-tasting pulp. The fruits of the "Bull's Heart" variety are large in size, bright orange in color and lack seeds. Persimmon variety “Rossiyanka” produces slightly flattened fruits with a whitish coating. It is characterized by a very sweet taste and firm pulp even in ripe fruit.

Persimmon contains a large number of microelements valuable for the body, the unique combination of which allows persimmon to rightfully be called a fruit that brings health, beauty and longevity. The iodine it contains will help maintain the health of the thyroid gland. Persimmon is a filling product, so a snack on it will help satisfy a slight hunger and recharge you with energy.

For lovers of special exotics, momordica is grown in Crimea. It is a pimply yellow vegetable, similar to a cucumber, with red berries inside. Coming from the Pumpkin family, Momordica may seem tasteless and bitter when raw. The berries are tasty and tender. Used in cooking and folk medicine. It is fried, pickled, and prepared into desserts. In the east, momordica is considered a long-living plant. In our country, the healing properties are only being studied.

How to choose?

Here are some tips to help you source the best local fruit.

• Let's see if the fruit ripens in a given month in Crimea. If not, then most likely you will purchase a foreign product.
• Local fruits are not sorted by size. You will never see them in beautiful packages, neatly folded one to one. And they may not always look perfect, like imported ones. What sets fresh local fruit apart is its aroma. As a rule, they smell delicious and sweet.
• The condition of the fetus is best determined by its appearance. It is better to avoid buying fruits with signs of mold, the smell of fermentation and severe lethargy.
• The likelihood of buying local fruits is higher from grandmothers at the market than in shops and supermarkets.

Which ones to bring home?

If you decide to please your family with a treat from the sunny Crimea, you should make sure that the products will withstand the road and retain their taste. The most transportable are apples, pears, watermelons, melons, jujubes, and dogwoods. You can also bring peaches. An important condition: the fruit must not be damaged or show signs of beginning rotting.

Figs and grapes are perishable fruits. The chances of bringing them home in edible form are slim. In return, you can please your loved ones with world-famous Crimean wine products or local homemade preparations.

Walnuts, almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts also grow in Crimea, which you can stock up on for the winter and give as gifts to friends and relatives.

Eating fresh fruits in combination with the sea, sun and a wonderful mood will fill you with energy until next summer. Excellent rest and nutrition will improve the health of the body as a whole and will be beneficial for the heart, joints, skin, nervous and endocrine systems. However, you should be careful, especially if you have chronic diseases of the digestive tract.

Even the body of a healthy person experiences stress after flying to another climate zone. Unfamiliar food can make the situation worse. Therefore, it is better to try the fruit a little at first, savoring each piece and enjoying the aroma.

It is important to carefully monitor your sensations and body reactions. Moderation will avoid unwanted consequences.

In the next video you can see the prices for vegetables and fruits on the Crimean market in July 2018.