It usually matures and goes on the market from the middle of June, and it will last until November.Specific should see the area that is in, area differs climate temperature is different, mature time also is different, north and south has apparent difference.In the south, it is warmer and matures earlier, usually in July.The maturity period in the northern region is mostly from August to September.
1. Fruit: It has stopped growing when it is about to ripen, and its size and shape will not change.At this time, although it is red, but the taste is sour, not suitable for eating, suitable for use as medicinal materials, belongs to fruit.
2, seven to eight ripe fruit: seven to eight ripe fruit surface beautiful but no luster, pinch up hard, suitable for long-distance transportation.The pulp inside is loose and dry.This is what we see in the market, can be eaten raw, but the taste is not good.
3, ripe fruit: ripe fruit shape full, feel a little softer, the surface is also cracked.The texture is somewhat crisp and the flesh is glossy but not runny.It will become very soft after a little time.It can be eaten raw or made into jam.