When do Meizao cherries ripen? A complete guide to ripening times

Meizao cherry is a late-ripening cherry variety introduced from the United States. Its fruit is large and its flesh is of excellent quality, making it a relatively popular cherry. So when do Meizao cherries ripen each year?

1. When do Meizao cherries ripen

Meizao cherries grown in the open generally begin to ripen in June, while those grown in greenhouses can ripen as early as late April.

2. Where Meizao cherries are grown

Meizao cherries are mainly grown in Dalian, Shandong, Henan, Hebei, Shaanxi and other places. They are tolerant of both cold and drought, and are basically all planted in the open. Among these growing regions, the Meizao cherries grown in Dalian and Shandong in particular have large fruit and high yields.

3. The benefits of Meizao cherries

Cherries are also called the “beauty fruit”. In ancient texts they are described as “giving a lovely complexion and a beautiful appearance” and “nourishing the skin”. Cherries are extremely rich in iron: the iron content per 100 grams of flesh is 6 times that of strawberries, 10 times that of jujubes, 13 times that of hawthorn and 20 times that of apples of the same weight, ranking first among all kinds of fruit.

Not only that, Meizao cherries are rich in vitamin A and vitamin D. They can boost human immunity and promote gastrointestinal motility, achieving the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach.

Meizao cherries keep relatively well. Place unwashed Meizao in a plastic bag and they can be refrigerated for about a week. Of course, fruit is still tastiest when fresh, so anyone who likes them should hurry and buy some to try.