Rose hips are hardly noticed by most people - at most as an ornament in the dreary autumn and winter time. Very few people know that they are edible and extremely healthy. But when should they be harvested?
Harvest time: from late summer to spring
The early varieties ripen in mid-September. At this time, the rose hips are still firm and are well suited for further processing into mousse and jam. If you want to eat them raw, you should wait patiently…
The rose hips taste raw only when the first frost period has passed over the plants. The frost softens and sweetens the hips. In this state, the fruits usually appear from the end of October. Then they can be harvested until February.
tips and tricks
The longer the rose hips remain on the plant, the sweeter they become. But you shouldn't wait too long. The fruits dry up quickly.
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