How and where does persimmon grow in Russia? Useful properties, peculiarities of care and reproduction

Every winter on the shelves of shops you can meet a marvelous orange and fleshy fruit called persimmon. This berry (and this is precisely the berry that grows on trees) is the favorite treat of millions of people. Those who say that it is tasteless and tart, just do not know how to choose it. To do this, you need to know where the persimmon grows in Russia, in the world, what sorts are and how they differ.

Such a different persimmon ...

There are a lot of varieties of such a fruit. According to some reports, there are more than 700 species! But valuable varieties that can be eaten are much less, only 200. Where and how the persimmon grows, depends heavily on the climate. The fact is that the fruits that can be found on the market are breeding fruits. Wild-growing persimmon trees bear fruit and give a very large harvest, but all the berries are absolutely inedible - they have a very high content of tannin.

No such fruit will bring any pleasure. A large amount of astringent not only gives an unpleasant sensation in the mouth, but can also be a reason for seeking medical help, urgent hospitalization and surgery. The same can happen if you eat an unripe persimmon.

Fruits suitable for a diet can be tart, but in moderation, only to give a piquant taste to the taste. Some berries are absolutely devoid of this feature, so they are incredibly sweet, with an unrivaled flavor and texture. There are varieties that are deprived of tannin as a result of the efforts of breeders, but nature itself helps some. After maturing, the berry is not immediately torn from the branches, but left there to lightly frost. In many respects it depends on where the persimmon grows. In Russia, it is mainly grown on the Black Sea coast, that is, in the south, but there are possible small frosts, which do not interfere with frost-resistant varieties, on the contrary, they make the fruit sweeter and softer.

Where does this fruit come from?

The geography of the prevalence of "food of the gods" (so called persimmon called the Greeks) is very broad. Her cultivation is practiced in Japan, USA, China, Australia, Israel and even the Philippines. Of course, the Eurasian continent can not be excluded from this list either. Where does persimmon grow in Russia?

Persimmon is unpretentious in care, but requires a special climate. In some regions of Russia, favorable conditions for the ego of the tree are created by nature. Mostly it is common in the Krasnodar Territory, in the Crimea, in the southern part of the Stavropol Territory. Persimmon grows in Central Asia (Tashkent, Fergana Valley).

China is the motherland of the tree, from there it was brought to many other countries, which now grow sweet fruits for sale around the world.

What varieties of persimmons are growing in Russia?

The quality of the fruit depends on where and how the persimmon grows. Botanists brought out varieties of trees that have adapted to fairly strong frosts. Among them, the most common for our country are Virginia, Russian, Mount Goverla and Mount Roman-Kosh. All these varieties can withstand fairly low temperatures (-20-30 degrees), but only for a short time. Each of them has its advantages, but it is frost-resistance that is the main trump card.

The fruits of these varieties are sweet and tasty. They mature late towards the end of the autumn, but not all can be stored for a long time. More often, you can enjoy the sweetness of the berries no later than mid-January, but the persimmon of the Gora Goverla variety can survive until the end of winter.

When choosing a variety it is very important to take into account the soil, landscape, temperature peaks and humidity in the region, all this affects where and how the frost-resistant persimmon grows.

Is it possible to grow this yummy at home?

In the wild, a persimmon tree can reach 30 meters in height. The quality of the fruit then suffers greatly, because all the life forces of the plant go to the maintenance of the trunk and leaves. Grades of trees bred by humans are shorter, some of them form a bush, which greatly facilitates the care of the plant and harvesting. And although it does not make special demands, how persimmon grows, where persimmon grows - these are the factors that affect the future quality of fruits.

Persimmon categorically does not accept the drought, the soil should be well moistened, so that there is enough strength for the growth and maturation of the fruit and the subsequent rest of the root system after harvesting.

Another prerequisite is a sufficient amount of light for the tree, it does not tolerate shady areas. Some varieties of persimmons must be pollinated. The number of flowers of the female and masculine gender on the tree is not always the same, and the fruit does not become fully tied. As a consequence, they do not develop and crumble. Otherwise, care does not differ from the care of any cultural tree and involves such activities:

• Thinning of branches;
• Crown formation;
• Control over young shoots, their rationing.

A useful property of persimmons is how the berry grows, its resistance to pests and diseases. It practically does not need the use of chemicals during cultivation, and this makes the fruits not only tasty, but also safe.

The well of health

Contraindications for persimmons very little. In a limited amount, it should be consumed by people with diabetes, it contains a lot of fructose, but it does not raise the glycemic level in the blood. Also, with caution should be treated this fetus in the postoperative period, because its astringent properties do not have the best effect on the gastrointestinal tract.

But the useful properties of berries mankind makes legends, which are actually true! Vitamins A, C and P make it an indispensable product in the winter, because they help maintain the body during the cold. Potassium, magnesium, iron, beta-carotene - these are the microelements with which the persimmon is rich. It helps to overcome anemia, problems with the cardiovascular system, is a natural antiseptic and normalizes the nervous system of the body. Nutritionists recommend eating 1-2 berries every day during the persimmon's ripening season, but it is not too much to get involved in order not to overload the body.

How to choose a delicious fruit?

A delicious berry will depend on its variety and where the persimmon grows (in Russia, Japan, Israel, Turkey). Its fruits are very tender, after maturing they are soft and strongly wrinkled, this makes transportation difficult. Therefore persimmon is often ripped unripe, and it comes already on the road. Stumble upon a tart and firm fruit just to avoid this, you need to choose a soft berry with a dry peduncle and without stains.

New varieties differ slightly in texture, taste and properties. They are larger, the flesh is much denser, and the skin is firmer. Such features allow the berry to stay fresh and taste longer.