Caucasian medlar is an unusual fruit

Under one common name two well-known fruit plants: the loquat Caucasian and Japanese. However, their differences are so obvious that botanists have considered them to belong to different species and genera of the Rosaceae family. First of all we are interested in the medlar Caucasian. In accordance with its name, this fruit culture first appeared in the Caucasus. There is evidence that it was cultivated in those places for three thousand years. In some sources, this plant is called medlar (common). That name gave her more of Carl Linnaeus, but it has survived unchanged to the present day. In industrial scale this culture is grown in Asia Minor, Western Europe, the Caucasus, southern Ukraine, Moldova and Russia.

Medlar Caucasian is a deciduous tree. It often reaches 5 m in height and crown diameter in width. Because medlar – a very big tree, not many people want to have it in your garden. It blooms in may. Flowering plants have a very ornamental appearance. The fruits of medlar are fully Mature only in late autumn or early winter. Due to the fact that this plant has a very long period of vegetation, cultivated in the climatic conditions of Russia is quite difficult.

 Medlar Caucasian brings small fruits. Their diameter does not exceed 2.5 cm, and the length is about 7 cm They can be abrocomidae, rounded or other shape. Almost glabrous fruits are yellowish-brown, brown, reddish-brown. The pulp they brown. The taste is sweet-sour, refreshing. Inside the fruit there are 5 seeds (pits).

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Energy value of these fruits is low. So, in 100 g medlar contains only 40-45 calories. They contain substances such as protein (to 0.7%), fat (0.6%), cellulose (to 0.9%), sugar (to 8.6%), organic acids (up to 0,18%). Fruits contain vitamins B1 (0.02 mg/100 g), B2 (0.04 mg/100 g), With (10 mg/100 g), B2 (0.04 mg/100 g) beta-carotene (up to 775 mg/kg). Medlar Caucasian rich in minerals: phosphorus (36 mg/100 g), calcium (30 mg/100 g), iron (0.8 mg/100 g), potassium (350 mg/100 g). fruits rich In organic acids (citric, malic, tartaric). The fruit can be eaten only after they become soft (doughy) consistency.

Medlar Caucasian is often used not only as food but also as medicines. Its fruits have antidysenterica, antidiarrheal properties. They improve metabolism, normalize the endocrine glands. Organic acids have a positive effect on the circulatory and nervous system, liver, lungs.

The Plant is the medlar has a very decorative appearance, so if there are available plots in the garden to try to grow this tree. As a rule, in open ground planted 3-4 year old trees grown in the nursery.

How to grow a loquat? Planting is carried out in late autumn. For this plant is suitable only for well-fertilized soil. Seedlings are tied to a strong peg. The first 2 years the conductors of the skeletal branches cut in half. In the next 2 years they cut only by a quarter. Side shoots should be shortened to 15-20 cm Care for older plants is slight pruning, although you can do without it.

Medlar Caucasian usually not prone to any diseases and pest attacks. The fruit is harvested in October-November. Spread them in a single layer in a cool place for 3-4 weeks for ripening. When they become soft, they can be eaten fresh or used for the preparation of conservation.