Ginkgo nuts are also called ginkgo, when do they mature, and how much per jin?
Ginkgo nuts are actually what we commonly call ginkgo, also known as gongsun tree seeds. After peeling, the taste and texture are both very good. The ginkgo kernels after removing the fruit skin can be stewed with chicken and pig trotters, and can also be used in desserts and congee. They have a very wide range of uses and high health value. So when do ginkgo nuts mature and get harvested? How much per jin? How to choose them? Let's learn about it together below!
1. Maturity and harvest time of ginkgo nuts
(1) Maturity and harvest
Ginkgo generally blooms in early April, then bears fruit, and the fruit matures around mid-September to early October. You can judge whether it is ready to harvest based on the color of the ginkgo fruit skin. If the fruit skin changes from green to yellow and from hard to soft, then it can be harvested for eating. However, everyone should note that ginkgo trees grown for ornamental purposes should not be forcibly harvested, so as to avoid damaging the tree body and reducing the ornamental value of the ginkgo tree.
(2) Harvesting methods
Ginkgo trees are very tall, so it is very difficult to harvest by hand. Therefore, some harvesting tools are needed to assist, such as hooks and sickles. Some ginkgo fruits will fall off just by shaking the branches, but this damages the fruit. Harvesting with auxiliary tools is a relatively common harvesting method. Of course, we are in a new era, with high technology. So we can also use chemical means: spraying ethephon on the crown one week before harvesting allows collection.
2. How much is ginkgo per jin
Fresh ginkgo is about 3 yuan to 5 yuan per jin, and dried ginkgo is about 10 yuan to 50 yuan per jin. It is rare for the dried to be more expensive than the fresh. Different origins, different brands, different packaging, different places, and so on will all affect the price of ginkgo.
However, the main influence still comes from two factors. One is the quality of the ginkgo, and the other is the supply of ginkgo. For example, in the place of origin of ginkgo, its price will naturally be cheaper than in other places. This is what market rules call rare things being precious.
3. How to choose ginkgo
When choosing ginkgo, the best ones should have smooth and white shells. Buy relatively fresh ones, with uniform size, plump and firm kernels, and it is best to choose ones without mold spots. Ginkgo with large grains, bright luster, and clean white shell color is fresh in quality. Therefore, if the shell is brownish-rice colored, it is generally old stock. Grab a handful of ginkgo and shake it; if there is no sound, the kernel is plump, and if there is sound, it is either old stock or shriveled kernels.
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