How to process freshly picked Rosa laevigata (Cherokee rose) fruit? A detailed processing method guide

1. Clean thoroughly

Freshly picked Rosa laevigata fruit must first be cleaned, washed thoroughly in clean water. Because the fruit contains a lot of sugar, and sugar easily attracts insects and pests, it will pick up a lot of pathogens. Before cleaning, it is best to soak it in hot water for a while; only when it is cleaned thoroughly will it keep for a longer time, and it will also be more convenient to use later.

2. Air-dry the fruit

After the fruit is cleaned, it should be placed in a well-ventilated spot to air-dry; Rosa laevigata fruit preserved under natural conditions has higher nutritional value. Note that it is best not to air-dry it artificially, because too high a temperature easily damages the fruit's nutrients and lowers its nutritional value.

3. Store in a cool, shaded place

If you want to continue growing it from seed next year, it should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated place. Note that it is best not to keep it refrigerated in the fridge; if the temperature is not controlled well, it can easily freeze to death. In addition, note that it should be given low-temperature treatment before storage, so that it can adapt to different environments.

4. Points to note

Rosa laevigata fruit has extremely high medicinal value, but note that no matter where it is used, it must be disinfected before use. It can be disinfected directly in alcohol, or placed in a carbendazim solution for disinfection. In addition, note that its surface has many hard thorns, so be careful when picking to avoid being pricked.