When do Jinan cherries generally ripen?

Jinan cherries are famous nationwide, and many people enjoy eating cherries from Jinan. Quite a few out-of-town visitors even go to Jinan to pick cherries. So when do Jinan cherries ripen?

1. When do Jinan cherries ripen

Jinan cherries generally ripen in May, but different varieties ripen at slightly different times, so this should be determined according to the actual variety. Jinan cherries mainly include more than 20 early-, mid- and late-ripening varieties such as Hongdeng, Zaodaguo, Lapins and Summit.

2. The benefits of cherries

1. Anti-anemia

Cherries have a high iron content, with as much as 5.9 mg of iron per 100 grams of cherries, ranking first among all kinds of fruit. Iron is the raw material for synthesizing human hemoglobin and myoglobin, and it plays an important role in processes such as human immunity, protein synthesis and energy metabolism. It is also closely related to brain and nerve function and the aging process. Regular consumption of cherries can supplement the body's need for iron, promote hemoglobin regeneration, and can both prevent and treat iron-deficiency anemia and strengthen the physique and benefit the brain and intelligence.

2. Preventing and treating measles

When measles is prevalent, giving children cherry juice can prevent infection. Cherry kernels are pungent in taste and neutral in nature, and have the effects of inducing sweating, promoting eruption of rashes and detoxifying.

3. Dispelling wind and overcoming dampness

Cherries are warm in nature and also have the effect of tonifying the middle and boosting qi. They can dispel wind and remove dampness, and have a good effect on rheumatic waist and leg pain. Cherry tree roots also have a strong deworming and insecticidal effect, and can expel and kill roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms and so on.

4. Astringing and relieving pain

Cherry juice has a unique effect on burns. Squeeze juice from cherries and apply it frequently to the burned area, and it can immediately relieve pain, help avoid wound infection, prevent suppuration, and play a role in astringing and relieving pain and preventing blisters and suppuration at the injured area. At the same time, cherries can also treat mild and severe frostbite.

5. Beautifying the face and preserving youthful appearance

Cherries are rich in nutrients. Their content of protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene and vitamin C is higher than that of apples and pears, and their iron content is especially high. Regularly applying cherry juice to the face and wrinkle areas can make facial skin rosy, tender and fair, and reduce wrinkles and spots (it can lighten stubborn spots or freckles on the face). After use, store it in the refrigerator; generally do not keep it for more than two days.

6. Treating pharyngitis

Cherries are sweet in taste and warm in nature. For incipient pharyngitis, eating 30-60 grams of cherries in the morning and evening respectively can have an anti-inflammatory effect.

7. Relieving muscle soreness

Cherries are rich in anthocyanins, anthocyanidins, vitamin E and so on. These nutrients are all effective antioxidants and have a very good effect on eliminating muscle soreness. Within a few days of eating cherries, swelling can be reduced and pain relieved.

8. Preventing vision decline

If the human body lacks vitamin A and related nutrients, it can lead to conditions such as eye pain, vision decline and photophobia. The vitamin A content per 100 grams of cherries is 4-5 times higher than that of fruits such as grapes and apples. Regular consumption of cherries can effectively protect vision, and is especially beneficial for computer workers.