How many years does it generally take for Japanese Purple Fig to bear fruit?

Japanese Purple Fig is also called fig, Yiriguo, milk fig, honey fig, tree sweet potato, Wenxianguo, etc., and is an excellent variety for both fresh eating and processing. So, how many years does it take for Japanese Purple Fig to bear fruit?

1. How many years does it take for Japanese Purple Fig to bear fruit?

Japanese Purple Fig generally begins to bear fruit in the second year after planting. The skin of the ripe fruit is dark purple, the flesh is bright red, and the weight can reach about 100g. However, the fruit yield in the first three years is very small, and only later does the yield gradually increase. Generally, in the current year it can yield 250-500 kg per mu, in the 2nd year it can yield 1000 kg per mu, and in the 3rd year it can yield 1500 kg per mu.

2. Effects and functions of Japanese Purple Fig

1. Anti-cancer effect

Modern medical research has found that figs have a broad-spectrum anti-cancer effect, and the hydroxybenzaldehyde, psoralen, coumarin and other components they contain all have a certain inhibitory effect on cancer cell activity.

2. Lowering the three highs

Research shows that figs are a low-sugar, high-fiber food and are rich in vitamin C. Diabetics who eat them appropriately in daily life can help improve the body's immunity. At the same time, the lipase and hydrolase contained in figs also have the effect of breaking down blood lipids, thus helping to reduce fat accumulation and, to a certain extent, playing a role in lowering blood pressure and blood lipids.

3. Aiding digestion

Figs also have a very good effect of strengthening the spleen and stimulating the appetite. Research shows that the malic acid, citric acid, hydrolase and other components they contain can help digest food and thereby promote appetite.

Japanese Purple Fig is rich in nutrients and can be processed into preserved fruit, jam, juice, fruit tea, fruit wine, beverages, canned food, etc. It can be eaten by the general population. It is suitable for people with indigestion, poor appetite, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, cancer patients, and constipation.