Mangosteen is known as the queen of fruit, and it is a favorite fruit for many people. Mangosteen is very popular in summer, which can effectively remove the heat of human body and make people cool. When we buy Mangosteen, we can often see Mangosteen in Thailand. So is Mangosteen produced in Thailand? What are the mangosteen producing areas in China? Let's get to know each other.
I. Origin of Mangosteen
Mangosteen is native to the Malay Peninsula and the Malay Archipelago, and is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Myanmar.
At present, Thailand is the country with the most mangosteen.
2. Where is the origin of mangosteen in China?
Mangosteen is widely planted in tropical and subtropical regions, but it does not include China.
Due to the influence of China's climatic conditions, mangosteen has not been planted on a large scale in China at present. Although it has been introduced in many places, it is still in the trial planting stage.
Among them, Taiwan Province, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other areas with mild climate and small temperature difference between day and night are the main trial planting sites of Mangosteen in China.
As far as the current planting situation is concerned, the annual output is not very ideal, and most of them still rely on imports, and the planting techniques need to be further improved and improved.
3. Where is the mangosteen the best?
Mangosteen in Thailand is the best.
Because Mangosteen is a kind of plant with strict requirements on the growth environment, it likes heat but not strong light, likes water but not waterlogging, and is not resistant to low temperature. The most suitable growth temperature is 25℃, and when the temperature is lower than 4℃, the plant will die.
In fact, the most suitable country for planting mangosteen trees is Thailand, because the environment in Thailand is the most suitable for the growth of mangosteen trees, so the mangosteen fruits planted in Thailand are the sweetest.
4. Where does the mangosteen imported from China come from?
Mangosteen is a fruit that many people like to eat because of its high nutritional value and good taste, so mangosteen is widely planted in many parts of the world.
One of the most famous mangosteen planting areas is Thailand, and most mangosteen in China are imported from Thailand.
Followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia, the scale of mangosteen cultivation is also relatively large.
Five, mangosteen selection method
1, look at the fruit.
First of all, look at the leaves. The leaves are fresh and green, which means mangosteen is also very fresh. Secondly, look at how many pedicels there are at the bottom. Usually, there are several petals on the fruit pedicle, and there are as many petals in the pulp. When buying, it is recommended to choose mangosteen with many pedicels.
2. Pinch the shell.
Mangosteen has a soft shell when pinched, and it is better to have a depression when pinched.
The skin of the shell is hard and dry, and this mangosteen is older.
If it's as hard as a stone, it's probably inedible.
3. Weigh.
You can put mangosteen in your hand and weigh it. If you choose a smaller size, but it feels heavier when you weigh it, it means that this mangosteen is particularly hydrated.
4. Look at the color.
The color of the shell is dark purple, which is the most mature appearance and the most fragrant and sweet time.
When choosing the color of the shell, you must choose a uniform color, but also a deep purple.
That's the introduction of mangosteen. Mangosteen is a kind of fruit with high price, rich nutrition and popular among people. I believe all these contents are of interest to everyone. Do you have anything to add about Mangosteen?