When do prunes ripen in China? Are they a cooling fruit?

Do you know about the prune fruit? Do you confuse prunes with plums? These two fruits are very similar, yet they are indeed two different fruits. Below, let's take a closer look at prunes.

Prunes come from California, USA. Prunes are girls' favorite snack. Prunes are rich in vitamin A and fiber, and also contain minerals such as iron and potassium, yet contain no fat or cholesterol. Prunes can help the elderly supplement iron, zinc and potassium, strengthening the body and bones, and can help children increase various vitamins. It is the only variety in the plum family with the strongest aroma, the highest sugar content, and the greatest consumer popularity. It is called the king of plums by the local people. It ripens in mid-August.

Prunes are an autumn fruit. There are many varieties of prunes grown in China, so the ripening period of Chinese prunes covers March to September. They generally ripen from mid-to-late July to mid-September. At 3-4 years, the yield is 1000-1500 kg per mu, and at full fruit stage the yield reaches over 2500 kg per mu. The prospects for growing prunes are very good.

Prunes are a cooling fruit, that is, a cold-natured one. The best time to eat prunes is in summer; you can juice them, and drinking it in summer can relieve heat and quench thirst.