What is loquat? How to pick loquats from the tree

When it comes to loquat, southern children should be relatively familiar with it, while northern children have rarely seen it. So today, let's give you a detailed introduction to what loquat is? How to pick loquats from the tree and can loquats be refrigerated? Let loquats also enter our thousands of households and taste its deliciousness.

Contents of this article

1. What is loquat?

2. How to pick loquats from the tree

3. Can loquats be refrigerated?

What is loquat?

Loquat is the fruit of the genus Eriobotrya in the Rosaceae family. It is mostly yellow in color, large in size, and has a black core. It grows and matures in the summer every year. Loquat can be divided into two types according to the color of the flesh: red flesh and white flesh. During the storage process, it should be placed in a dry and ventilated environment for one week.

1. Variety introduction

Loquat is the fruit of an evergreen tree of the genus Eriobotrya in the Rosaceae family. It usually matures from May to June every summer. The peel is mostly yellow or orange-red, the grains are large, the flesh is red, white, yellow and other colors, and the core is black.

2. Main categories

Loquats are classified into two types based on the color of the flesh, namely white flesh and red flesh. The red flesh loquats include Dahongpao, Yuhang, Baozhu, Wuer, etc., while the white flesh loquats include Ruantiao Baisha, Huangyan Luoyangqing, Zhaozhong, etc., and based on the shape of the fruit, they can be divided into round fruit and long fruit.

3. Saving method

When preserving loquats, you can place them in a ventilated and dry environment at room temperature, or peel the loquats and soak them in salt water. If you want to extend the shelf life of loquats, you can can them with sugar and other substances, and then seal them in glass jars.

How to pick loquats from the tree

To pick loquats from the tree, you first need to find a ladder so that you can pick loquats from higher places. In addition, you need to hang a hook on the top of a long straight bamboo, and hang a net bag under the hook. Then use the hook to hook the loquat you want to pick and gently pull it. The loquat will fall into the net bag after being pulled off.

1. When you want to pick loquats from a tree, you should first find a ladder so that you can pick loquats higher up on the tree, because the loquats at high places receive more light and taste sweeter. Alternatively, you can climb the tree directly to pick them.

2. Before picking loquats, you need to make a suitable tool, such as hanging a hook on the top of a long straight bamboo and hanging a net bag under the hook.

3. When picking loquats, use a hook to hook the loquat you want to pick, then gently pull it. The loquat will fall directly into the net bag and will not fall directly to the ground and break.

Can loquats be refrigerated?

Loquats can be stored in the refrigerator. The low temperature environment of the refrigerator can inhibit the reproduction of bacteria and keep them fresh. However, do not put loquats directly into the refrigerator. Seal them with a fresh-keeping bag and then store them in the refrigerator. The better way to store loquats is to store them in a ventilated and dry place at room temperature.

Loquats can be refrigerated, but don't put them directly into the refrigerator. First seal the loquats in a plastic bag and then put them into the refrigerator. This can prevent the loquats from freezing and rotting. Loquats can only be stored in the refrigerator for a short period of 2 to 3 days.

Loquats contain a lot of water and sugar, which can easily breed bacteria. The low temperature environment of the refrigerator can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Note that loquats cannot be placed in the freezer of the refrigerator, as they are prone to frostbite.

Loquats are better placed in a ventilated and dry place. Keeping the stem of the loquat can prevent bacteria from entering the flesh, and wipe the moisture off the surface of the loquat. Put a layer of pine needles in a clean cardboard box, then put the loquats in it, and then cover it with another layer of pine needles to keep the loquats longer.