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- Are Japanese ornamental quinces edible?
- Pseudo quails are not poisonous
- When are ornamental quinces ripe and can be harvested?
- Jelly made from decorative quinces
- Keep quails
- Even birds like pseudo-tits
- Tips & Tricks
Are Japanese ornamental quinces edible?
This question can be answered unreservedly with "yes". The fruits even contain a lot of vitamin C. However, when raw, they are so hard that they are not really consumed. How to process ornamental quinces.
Pseudo quails are not poisonous
Japanese and Chinese pseudopods produce fruits about five centimeters in size. The ornamental quinces are quite sour and very hard even when ripe, so they are not suitable for raw consumption.
In addition to vitamin C, they contain a lot of pectin. The juice of the Scheinquitte can be used as a substitute for lemon juice. However, it is not easy to squeeze the fruit to obtain significant amounts of juice.
When are ornamental quinces ripe and can be harvested?
Only when the fruits have taken on a rich yellow or reddish color, they are ripe for harvest. The degree of ripeness can also be recognized by the aromatic scent of the fruits.
Harvest fruits that you want to process as late as possible. The aroma unfolds best when the ornamental quinces have got some frost. They should then be harvested immediately and consumed immediately.
Jelly made from decorative quinces
By co-cooking of kernels and peel, the jelly later becomes very firm. The ratio of ornamental quince mass and gelling sugar is 1: 1. You should not take less sugar, so that the jelly is sweet enough.
Jelly from Japanese or Chinese ornamental quinces tastes different than regular quince jelly. Particularly suitable for jelly production is the variety "Cido", an almost thornless ornamental quince variety.
Keep quails
Raw ornamental quails harvested before the first frost can keep them for many weeks without spoiling them. Store in a cool, dark place.
Even birds like pseudo-tits
You can also leave the fruits on the bush. There they serve in winter as additional food for the domestic birds.
Tips & Tricks
: Mature Chinese and Japanese flowers exude an intense fragrance. Put one or two banknotes between the laundry in the linen closet. Bed linen and towels lose the often unpleasant cabinet smell.
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