Are grapes a fruit or a vegetable?

Are grapes a fruit or a vegetable?

Grape is a kind of fruit, belonging to the Vitaceae family and the genus Vitis. The fruit it grows is the common fruit in daily life. The grape tree is one of the oldest fruit trees in the world. The fruits are mostly ripe and available in August-October.

Nutritional value of grapes

Grapes are juicy, sweet and have an excellent taste. The most common way to eat them is to eat them directly. They can also be made into grape juice, frozen grapes, wine, grape jelly, etc.

1. Tonifying Qi and blood: Grapes have the effect of replenishing Qi and blood. For people with palpitations, night sweats, weakness in the limbs, and insufficient Qi and blood, they can eat more grapes appropriately.

2. Improve immunity: Regular consumption of grapes can enhance the activity of white blood cells in the human body, build a good immune system, and resist fungal attacks in the body.

Grape Origin and Planting

There are rich varieties of grapes. The main producing areas in my country are Xinjiang, Hebei, Liaoning, Anhui, Ningxia and other places. Among them, the grapes from Turpan, Xinjiang are the most famous. They are known as "pearls" and are juicy, delicious and nutritious.

Grapes are usually planted in March-April in spring or September-October in autumn. They will bloom and bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. They prefer fertile, loamy, well-drained, fine sandy loam.