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- Harvest barberries - when and how to do it right
- Healthy and delicious - that's why the harvest of barberries is worthwhile
- Harvest time is in autumn - this is how you recognize ripe barberries
- Acquire Sauerdorn expertly - that's how it works
- Tips
In the early autumn is harvest time for barberries
Harvest barberries - when and how to do it right
The only native barberry species, Berberis vulgaris, is not only useful as a magnificent sight protection hedge. The pretty yellow spring blossoms on sour-thorn shrubs turn into tasty berries that praised pastor Kneipp in the highest tones. Do not miss these delicious natural treasures. This guide explains when and how to properly harvest barberries.
Healthy and delicious - that's why the harvest of barberries is worthwhile
The sight of their long, pointed thorns causes the gardener to doubt whether harvesting barberry berries is worthwhile. The following beneficial properties are characteristic of sourthorn fruits:
Furthermore, berry-berries strengthen the immune system, because they are rich in natural, red dyes. Naturopaths swear for generations on the healing effects of colds, liver and gall bladder problems.
Harvest time is in autumn - this is how you recognize ripe barberries
At the end of August the time window for the harvest of barberries opens. The harvest time extends into the winter, because the berries are considered as winter keepers. Harvest ripe berries recognize you by a dark red color and a sour taste. For those who like to peck their palate, prepare marmalade, syrup, compote or fruit tea from the juicy fruits. Dried barberries pep up every breakfast cereal.
Acquire Sauerdorn expertly - that's how it works
Protecting your skin and eyes from the sharp thorns is important before starting to harvest. Please wear impenetrable clothing, strong gloves with long gauntlets and protective goggles. So you do not have to constantly push back and forth through the dense undergrowth, hang for the harvest ideally a basket or bag.
Clever home gardeners use the thorn-resistant equipment to immediately cut a barberry shrub into shape after harvesting.
Tips
Apart from the berries, barberry species are all poisonous. Shoots, leaves, thorns and especially the roots are permeated by harmful alkaloids. The cultivation of Sauerdorn and other Berberis species in the family garden is therefore not recommended.