As the saying goes, "spring flowers, autumn pear", speaking of autumn seasonal fruits, pears can be described as very popular, not only sweet and delicious but also moist and dry. Many pear trees enter the harvest season around September, the autumn wind blows through the pear forest, and the pears do not hesitate to emit a belly full of aroma. As we all know, there are countless types of pears on the market, and there is a pear that is particularly high in both nutritional value and medicinal value, so it has the title of "the first pear in the world", this pear is a snowflake pear, which belongs to the traditional local specialties of Zhao County, Hebei Province, and it is understood that the snowflake pear has "as big as a fist, as sweet as honey, as crisp as a ling". The following Xiaobian will take you to understand the snowflake pear in detail.
Snowflake pear price quotes
Snowflake pear is a common fruit in daily life, mainly produced in the south-central part of Hebei Province, and can usually be ripen and enjoyed around the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to the current market situation, the average market price of snowflake pears is about 0.67 yuan / kg, of course, different origins, product quality and specifications will affect the price of snowflake pears to a certain extent, but the overall difference is not large.
In addition, it is reported that the price of snowflake pears this year is not optimistic, mainly due to the impact of overproduction, coupled with the ban on imported fruits such as Russia and the impact of the market such as yellow crown pears, the price of snowflake pears has shown a downturn this year. Therefore, it is recommended that snow pear growers must grasp the market demand for reasonable sales, and at the same time develop new varieties of planting to alleviate market pressure.
Nutrition and how to eat snowflake pears
Snowflake pear is rich in malic acid, citric acid, vitamin group, polysaccharides and carotene and other nutrients, its flesh is as white as jade, juicy color, sweet taste, according to the "Compendium of Materia Medica" recorded that snowflake pear has a clear heart and lungs, defecation, pain relief and other nutritional effects.
As for the way to eat snowflake pears is also diverse, the following share a few common:
1. Fresh food. Fresh food is the most common way to eat, after ripeness, you can pick it raw to taste fresh, it is recommended not to peel when eating fresh, the flesh of the pear peel is the sweetest.
2. Pear slices. Peel the snow pears into a dish and sprinkle with white sugar to make a cold pear slice.
3. Honey sealed pear. The snow pears are pitted and peeled, cut into orange petals and plated, then coated with refined honey or caramel for sweets.
4. Roasted pears. The snowflake pear is grilled in the fire, and when the pear is burned into charcoal, it is removed, and then the black shell with less pouring on the surface is removed, washed with water and then slurred with sugar, which is delicious and delicious.
How to pick a snowflake pear
Take a look at the shape. The better quality snowflake pear usually has a golden yellow peel, attractive color and few spots, and the skin is relatively thin to the touch; On the contrary, the surface of the snowflake pear is also blue, the skin is thick and spotted, most of them are poor growth environment or insufficient maturity, and it is not recommended to buy.
Two look at the shape. Snowflake pears with better quality are usually oval or broad-oval in shape, and the fruit shape is correct, the pulp particles are uniform, and the juice in the pulp is also relatively rich, and it is very sweet to eat; Poor fruit shape, uneven flesh, hard spots, and a weak taste indicate poor quality.
Three weights. Snowflake pear is larger, the normal snow pear weight is generally around 8 two, so when selecting, the snowflake pear is relatively heavy, and the feeling of falling hands usually indicates that there is more nutrient juice and better quality; The snowflake pear is very light to weigh, and the skin is soft and collapsed by pressing the skin by hand, which may be the reason for the long time of storage, and it is usually not fresh.
Cultivation prospects and techniques of snowflake pears
Snowflake pear has been a tribute to the imperial court since ancient times, it is reported that it has been cultivated for 2,000 years, and the snow pear is also a bulk export fruit in China, enjoying a high reputation at home and abroad. In addition, the snowflake pear is large and full, the meat is thick and crisp and sweet, very popular with consumers, in addition to raw food, it can also be processed into canned pears, preserved pears, pear paste and other flavor foods, it can be said that the economic value of snowflake pears is still very good.
Not only that, snow pear can also boil autumn pear paste, which is a traditional medicinal diet, and modern medicine has also shown that snow pear has the pharmacological effect of moisturizing the lungs, coughing up phlegm, nourishing blood and muscle. As early as 1985, the snowflake pear has won the honorary titles of "China Famous Fruit" and "China International Agricultural Exposition Famous Brand Product" consecutively, and it can be said that the prospect of snow pear planting is very broad. Then the following will be a simple sharing of the planting technology of snowflake pear to everyone:
1. Soil selection. The soil that is generally required to be planted is relatively loose and fertile, and it is more suitable for no pollution and sufficient water sources. Before planting, the land is first deeply turned, then the ditch is fertilized, and the rotation is carried out every other year, which is conducive to ensuring the yield and quality of the snowflake pear.
2. Density management. Snowflake pears are more light-loving, so it is not advisable to plant too densely, generally the line spacing is about two meters and five to private, and the plant spacing is two meters to three meters, so the density is more reasonable.
3. Water and fertilize. Fertilization is mainly related to the age of the tree, generally young trees can be applied to thin fertilizer diligently, and adult trees should be determined according to different stages, mainly nitrogen and potassium fertilizers. In terms of watering, pay extra attention to reducing the moisture in the middle and late stages of the strong fruit, and ensure the balance of water in the forest at usual times.
4. Plastic trimming. It is usually necessary to prune according to the growth of the Sydney pear tree and the density and terrain of planting, and generally prune on the principle of retaining strong branches and strong branches and removing weak branches, diseased branches and dead branches.
That's all there is to it. From the editor's point of view, the snowflake pear has a long reputation, the market popularity is high, and the nutritional value is also superior, so it has attracted many farmers to compete for planting, and the result is that the market is excessive, the output is too much to cause accumulation, and the phenomenon of not being able to sell is also pen and paper. It can be seen that blind crowds still lack consideration, and farmers who want to make money still have to grasp the local market demand, and mastering scientific planting technology is the key. Finally, Xiaobian reminds everyone that although the snowflake pear is delicious, it is cold, and do not eat too much at one time. Do you have any opinion on this snowflake pear? Do you like to eat snowflake pears? Welcome to leave a message to discuss.