What are the harvesting methods for Schisandra seed fruit?
The seed collection period for Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) seed fruit can be in late September to early October, when the fruit is fully ripe and turns purplish red. Generally, choose those with long spikes, large berries and many berries, and well ripened, as superior seeds. Use harvesting scissors to cut off the fruit stalk, put the harvested fruit spikes into a holding basket, and be careful to handle them gently.
The seed collection period for Schisandra seed fruit can be in late September to early October, when the fruit is fully ripe and turns purplish red.
Generally, choose those with long spikes, large berries and many berries, and well ripened, as superior seeds. Use harvesting scissors to cut off the fruit stalk, put the harvested fruit spikes into a holding basket, and be careful to handle them gently.