1. When is it mature?

It usually starts to mature in mid-June and will last until November. The specifics depend on the region. Different regions have different climate temperatures and different ripening times. There are obvious differences between the north and the south. Among them, the south is warmer and matures earlier, usually almost mature in July. In the north, the ripening period is mostly around August to September.

2. How to judge maturity

1. Fruit: It has stopped growing when it is about to mature, and its size and shape will not change. Although it is red when broken open at this time, the taste is sour and not suitable for eating. It is suitable for use as medicinal materials and is a fruit.

2. Seven to eighty-minute ripe fruit: The seven-to-eighth ripe fruit has a beautiful surface but no luster. It is hard when pinched and is suitable for long-distance transportation. The pulp inside is loose and feels dry. This is what we see in the market. It can be eaten raw, but the taste is not good.

3. Ripe fruit: Ripe fruit is plump in appearance, slightly softer to the touch, and has cracks on the surface. The texture is somewhat crispy and the pulp is shiny but not liquidy. It will become very soft after being left for a while. It can be eaten raw or made into jam. 3. Picture Appreciation