Is jujube a fruit or a vegetable?

Are red dates fruits or vegetables?

Red dates are a kind of fruit. The growth cycle of red dates is generally about 4 months. The picking time of red dates is generally concentrated in autumn. Usually, red dates will mature in August and September, and red dates will be available on the market in August.

Nutritional value of red dates

Red dates taste very sweet. Generally, they have a crisp taste when they are just picked, and become softer after being dried. There are many ways to eat red dates. Generally, they can be eaten raw directly, or they can be dried and then soaked in water or cooked into porridge.

Red dates are a very nutritious food. Eating them in moderation has a good effect of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, as well as improving eyesight. Eating about 3-5 dates a day also has a good effect of clearing the liver and invigorating qi and harmonizing the middle, and is an excellent tonic.

Red Dates Origin and Planting

Red dates are grown in a wide area, and the main producing areas are generally in Shanxi, Xinjiang, Ningxia, Gansu, Shaanxi, Shandong, Cangzhou and Hebei. Among them, the red dates produced in Shandong are the best. The flesh of the red dates is very delicate and the taste is very sweet.

Red dates can generally be planted from October in autumn to late January of the following year. It is usually most suitable to plant red dates in sandy loam with good air permeability. The planting environment only needs sufficient water and sunlight.