Ginkgo is not the fruit of Ginkgo biloba, but its seeds. Because the fruit may include seeds, the pericarp is characteristic of angiosperms. It belongs to gymnosperms and has no fruit. It has high nutritional value, which contains a variety of trace elements needed by the human body, vitamins, as well as unique ingredients. If conditions permit, they can be eaten regularly, but they should pay attention to dosage and eating methods to avoid poisoning.
1. when to mature
Smallanthus sonchifolius is usually planted in spring, and it will be almost ripe in autumn. To judge whether it is ripe, you can observe the small yellow flowers on the stem tip. Around October, the bunchy small yellow flowers on the top will wither, which means that the smallanthus sonchifolius is ripe at the bottom, and you can dig it out at this time.Generally in late October and November began to appear on the market, pay attention to the taste of the newly ripe fruit is lighter, not particularly sweet, and then the sugar content gradually increased.Note that after the yacon is dug out, in order to ensure the next year's planting, the upper part of the seed ball needs to be cut off, and then the seed ball is put in the shade to dry, then soaked in disinfectant water to disinfect, and then stored in a dark and ventilated place, until the next year can be planted.
2. How to save
If the yacon is cut open, in order to prevent oxidation, it can only be soaked in clean water for preservation, and can only be preserved for half a day or one day.If you can eat it soon after you buy it, it can be preserved in the natural environment and can not be exposed to strong light, so it can be preserved for about 3-7 days.If you want to keep it longer, you can put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate, so that the storage time will be longer, can be extended to 1-3 months, taste may change.
