How to process freshly picked Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata) hips: the latest handling methods
1. Clean thoroughly
Freshly picked Cherokee rose hips must first be cleaned, washed clean in clear water. Because its fruit contains a lot of sugar, and sugar easily attracts mosquitoes and insects, it will pick up a lot of germs. Before cleaning, it is best to first soak them in hot water for a while; only when cleaned thoroughly will they keep for a longer time, and they will also be more convenient to use later.
2. Air-dry the fruit
After the fruit is cleaned thoroughly, it should be placed in a well-ventilated place to air-dry; Cherokee rose hips preserved under natural conditions will have higher nutritional value. Note that it is best not to air-dry them artificially, because too high a temperature easily damages the nutrition of the fruit and lowers its nutritional value.
3. Store in a cool place
If you want to continue using the seeds for planting next year, they should be stored in a cool and relatively well-ventilated place. Note that you should try not to keep them refrigerated in the fridge; if the temperature is not controlled well, they can easily freeze to death. In addition, note that before storage they should first be treated at low temperature, so that they can adapt to different environments.
⟦NL>4. Precautions
Cherokee rose hips have extremely high medicinal value, but note that no matter where they are used, they must be disinfected before use. They can be disinfected directly in alcohol, or disinfected in a carbendazim solution. In addition, note that their exterior has many hard thorns, so be careful when picking to avoid being pricked.