Natural conditions on the peninsula vary depending on the proximity of mountains, the sea, and soil characteristics. Therefore, from ancient times Crimea grows a variety of fruits. They are adapted to each region. The great merit in what kind of fruits grow in the Crimea, now belongs to the breeders of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden.
Caution, "Overseas Guests"
Every self-respecting tourist, arriving in the Crimea, must try fruit. But caution will not hurt. Despite the fact that such a variety of its delicious fruits is grown in Crimea, a significant number of them are imported from abroad. As a rule, they are beautiful, perfectly stored, do not disappear for a long time.
Fruits of June and July
If you are lucky to get to the Crimea at the beginning of summer, you can try a large assortment of fruits in June. This is apricot, mulberry, cherry, strawberry, peach. Each of them has a colorful taste. The impressions received will be another reason to return here.
Some people prefer to visit the peninsula later, knowing what kind of gentle sea Crimea meets in the middle of summer, what fruits in July. These are fruits with a royal taste: new varieties of peaches, watermelons, melons, Crimean tomatoes, apples. And now about each in more detail.
Mulberry
She is very special. Once she was imported from China and since then she feels excellent in the Crimean climate. Within the peninsula, there are about 9 species. Moreover, some do not grow anywhere except the Crimea. Mulberry ripens in June, in large numbers, closer to its second half.
Local mulberry grows quite large. White and black, it is very juicy and sweet. Unfortunately, transporting it over long distances is not possible because of its tenderness. Therefore, you have to eat plenty of it in place.
Mulberry leaves have considerable value. They are used to feed silkworms. In addition, dried leaves and berries are used as an additive to tea, as well as a folk remedy.
Crimean Apricots
One of the best fruits that Crimea can offer in June is local apricots. They feel good in the region of Bakhchisaray and Simferopol. In the area of the South Coast, short-term frosts are possible during the beginning of flowering of apricots, which leads to their crop failures. Therefore, a lot of them and at a cheap price can be found in about one year of 3-4.
In Crimea, many varieties developed specifically for this region. Real Crimean varieties are considered to be apricot Krasnoshchekiy and Pineapple. But it is not necessary to treat the game without respect. The fact is that wild apricots in Crimea differ from those in other regions. They are often much sweeter here. And some bitterness only gives piquancy to the taste.
The red-cheeked variety has an orange color and a reddish blush of almost half. The fruits are quite large, juicy and dense. Medium sweetness. The bone is small.
Separate conversation about apricot Pineapple. It has a pale orange-cream color. Inside an oblong bone. Sweet and dense pulp. Even the stone inside the apricot is distinguished by some sweetness.
Sweet cherry
Cherry season begins in the Crimea from mid-June and lasts until the end of July. Later varieties and more sweet. Crimean most common varieties: May early ripening, Drogana yellow, Kara Kerez, Napoleon. The first of them is dark red, the shape of the berries is heart-shaped, its flesh is also dark red. Very tasty. The second is a yellow, rosy barrel. Its size is larger than average. Very sweet.
A small recommendation for tourists who like to walk in the mountains, explore new places and are lovers of cherries. This berry in the Crimea grows well and everywhere. Unfortunately, today is not the best time for agriculture and for the cultivation of cherries in particular. There are abandoned gardens. Cherry in them is already somewhat "wild", but remains very sweet. In addition, it has not been treated with any chemicals for several years.
Therefore, it is worth combining the useful with the pleasant. And not only go on a hike for the sake of the hike, but also enjoy Crimean cherries. Long-abandoned gardens can be found at the memorial between the villages of Uglovoye and Peschanoye, near the Red Mountains.
Strawberry
There are many different varieties of it in Crimea. It is worth choosing the local one. She is not as big and beautiful as imported, but very sweet. Its aroma is strong. Berries have an elongated shape. Crimean local strawberries are very fleshy and tender. Transporting it is very difficult. So, if the strawberry lies on the market for several hours and at the same time is dry, and does not lose its appearance, it is worth doubting that it is local.
Peaches
Peaches and figs are the best of all that Crimea can offer vegetables and fruits. About 20 varieties of peaches are grown on the peninsula. Their size may be different. The skin is velvety, covered with villi or smooth. The color of the pulp varies from white to yellow-red or even red.
In order not to be mistaken with the choice of peach in the Crimean market, you need to not only choose ripe, but also smell it well. Crimean local peaches have a very strong and sweet smell. He is heard in the distance. However, you need to sniff, so as not to make a mistake and not to buy a peach brought from afar in green and ripened here. Having sniffed at such a “guest of the Crimea”, you can hear the smell of dust or another chemical shade. As a rule, such peaches are very beautiful, smooth. In contrast, local ripe fruits may not have a very pretty appearance, a slightly crushed skin or a too soft barrel. But this is not scary. Their sugar taste compensates for these shortcomings.
Peaches ripen in July. The most common and delicious are the following.
1. Fluffy early. Creamy small fruits. Round. The pulp is greenish. Very juicy.
2. Red-cheeked. Its size is more than average, roundish. Cream color with green flesh.
3. Juicy. Green-beige fruit with a blush of a half cherry hue. Very juicy greenish flesh.
4. Nectarine Kiev. This is a red-burgundy fruit with orange flesh. Sweet with a little sourness. Its bone is usually easy to detach.
Peach is useful for raising appetite in children. They advise him with diseases of the stomach, intestines, with rhythm disturbances. It is recommended to rinse your mouth after eating peaches. Their fruit acids negatively affect tooth enamel.
Nectarines
This fruit is also grown in the Crimea. However, in very small volumes. Therefore, if you want to try exactly Crimean fruits, do not take nectarine. As a rule, it is imported. Unfortunately, to a large extent Crimea receives fruit in July, as well as throughout the year, from Spain or Turkey.
Figs
Of all the fruits that Crimea grows, figs are the most exotic and unusual. This fruit can truly be enjoyed only here. Figs in the Crimea gives two crops. One in June-July, and the other in August. This fruit must be soft and juicy when buying. But not dry with a dried inside. Figs are very sweet. White and purple figs grow in Crimea. Each of them is good in its own way.
Figs are a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals. It is recommended for diabetes, as it helps reduce blood sugar. In addition, it helps lower cholesterol and fights the formation of atherosclerotic changes in the vessels.
The “tasty” season on the peninsula begins quite early and ends in late autumn. From May to November, Crimea offers vegetables, fruits in a large assortment. The conditions of the peninsula create the prerequisites for growing and ripening peaches, mulberries, strawberries, figs with bright tastes. All of them are different from those grown in neighboring regions. Having visited Crimea during these months, what fruits are in July or September, you can find out easily. To do this, just visit the colorful local market. And then it will become clear why the combination “Crimea-fruits” is as relevant as “Crimea-Black Sea”.