fruits in the forest, not in a dense trail or in a mountain glade, but
garden or balcony; Yet this can be done.
Most of what we often call the fruits of the forest not
are but different types……..
berries and other small-fruited fruit. Beyond the
that many of’ These are delicious taste either raw or as component in
various food, They are also important nutrients, necessary for a
healthy diet, such as vitamin C and antioxidants. Indeed can
consume directly without any preparation other than rinsing them under
running water.
You can use them in many dishes and foods like desserts
cereal, jams, yoghurt, bread, cake, cookies and ice cream, even
wine! They can be frozen to enjoy them all year. OR
cultivation of berries will offer you a wonderful decorative
addition to the garden as these plants are quite decorative when blooming
spring and bear fruit when the summer and autumn. In addition to
and obtain and extra fresh ingredients in your kitchen.
Most of the fruit plants of the forest you will find on the market is
native to North and Central Europe, This does not mean that there
They can be grown in our country. Let's meet the most important of
that's all.
gooseberry
The gooseberry is a small shrub 1-2 m. resistant to cold, where
thrives in moist climates and cool in all soils excluding very fluid.
Its fruits are united into small bunches, They are very rich in vitamins
and maturing in July. Consumed fresh or employed in syrups,
beverages, jams etc..
Currants are easily identified by the heavy scent
coming from the shoots and leaves. A mature plant may be
produces 3-5 kilos of fruit depending on the type and variety. there are three
main types blackcurrant. The black (Ribes), Red (Ribes)
and white (Ribes sativum). Most of the crop comes
from wild species. They have created many varieties differ mainly in
color and size of the fruit.
gooseberry
Forming small bushes 1-2 m. about grown anywhere, but
better bear fruit in cool climates rather arid lands. produce berries
soft to the touch, greater than currants. Their harvest is
gradually July-August, after taking their color depending on the variety
may be yellow or red. They have sweet sour very pleasant taste
and eaten fresh or used in cakes or jams.
Raspberry – raspberry
Tufted shrub with woody rhizome that grows in any soil and
climate. The best results presents them in semi-shaded and cool
seats. It is deciduous with offshoots renewed every 2 years. the fruits
They are sweet and slightly sour taste. There are two basic categories of raspberries.
The summer fruiting raspberries produce fruit again in late
summer to early autumn. Red raspberries (Rubus idaeus) It is the most
known type summer fruiting raspberries.
Raspberries POLYFORMA
fructification that produce fruits twice a year, once in the spring and
once in autumn. Yellow raspberries (Rubus ellipticus) It is the most
known type fruiting raspberry POLYFORMA. Raspberries look like
blackberries and many people think how the same. Their main difference is
fruit. The raspberries are hollow inside when collected (inside the
fruit remains in the plant, while the berries remain on the fruit).
Raspberry
Robust climbing plant, that is very lightweight branches without thorns, where
may in a short time to cover large surfaces. resistant
plant and withstand frost. It blooms abundantly in spring and gives
numerous fruit with sweet sour taste from June-September. the fruits
the eaten fresh or used in desserts, jams, drinks etc..
Blackberries grow wild in our country. Easily found in forests,
roadside, especially in rural, in uncultivated areas, yet
and in the cities because they are easily propagated by means of birds
carrying their seeds. Wild blueberries have thorns in
shoots.
Taimperri
Recent hybrid from a cross cloudberry and raspberry. It grows everywhere
but she loves the cool and semi-shaded positions. It grows very quickly and
It reaches a height 1,5 m. Karpizei from early July to mid-August.
Produces abundant large oblong fruit (3-4 cm) with bright red color
and mixed flavor. Plant 2-3 times produce 10 kg fruit. Its fruits
used in sweets, jams, drinks etc..
Myrtle
Is 1,5-2ii shrub with dense branching and foliage imidermatodes,
in autumn, before gymnothei gets nice and intense purple shades.
Flowering in April-May with white-pink bell flowers. It produces many fruits
July-August with light sourish flavor suitable generally for jams,
sweets and ice cream.
It grows in cool places and not alkaline soils. Today
Europe cultivated the American blueberry (Blueberry) producing fruit
2-3 times larger than the European wild blueberry.
How to cultivate:
Although not all these types the same growing requirements but
They have several common traits that make them able to live together in a small
garden or even on a balcony planted in pots. Follow these
basic instructions. Prefer short varieties that you can care
better. The forest fruit is resistant to frost which means
that can be kept outdoors with little or no protection
from the cold.
Prefer if possible semi-shaded positions. The best time to plant
It is autumn and winter. Make sure the ground is not alkaline,
and drains well. Do you water too. Be sure to back with
grids or piles what species need support. Prune and remove
every dead branch in early spring.
Source: noikokyra
Diligence : Editorial Team Mykonos Ticker