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Transcarpathian forests and mountains bring people natural gifts, including wild fruits and berries.
Due to the amazing combination of time zones - the berry season in the highlands of the Carpathians is exceptional.
You can experience several seasons of climbing to the top: from summer to spring and even early autumn.
Berries, unlike mushrooms, do not need to be found in the western Kapraty - they are everywhere, you just have to go to the mountains.
The berry ripening season begins in June and lasts until late autumn. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and other extremely useful and tasty, bright and juicy berries grow in Transcarpathia.
If you want to make strategic vitamin reserves for the winter, come on vacation to Transcarpathia to the estate "Two Brothers" to combine the pleasant with the useful.
Friendly host Michael can take you and show you the best places where these wonderful berries grow
Wild strawberries
Collection
from June to the end of July
Strawberries contain a lot of potassium, as well as pectic substances and organic acids. The main vitamins are C and folic acid (vitamin B9). The range of other vitamins is also very wide, it is B1, B2, PP, E, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5).
Juniper berries
Collection
from June to the end of July
Berries cleanse the liver and stomach, stimulate bile flow. It will also help with diseases of the bones and joints. Juniper essential oil will be no less useful, as it strengthens the body, increases tone, relieves pain and cleanses.
Dog-rose
Collection
from June to the end of July
Improves immunity, increases the body's resistance to various infections. Has an anti-inflammatory effect. Is a good natural diuretic, stimulates accelerated urination. Heals small wounds.
Mountain blueberries
Collection
from mid-June to August
Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamins, especially A, C and B vitamins. A lot of these berries and manganese, magnesium and calcium. The dark color of blueberries is provided by anthocyanins - natural antioxidants.
Raspberry
Collection
from the second half of July to August
Raspberries contain useful vitamins: B1, B2, B9, A, C, PP. Raspberries are also rich in minerals and trace elements: iron, copper, potassium, magnesium, cobalt, calcium, zinc. Raspberries are used in thrombosis, in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and to strengthen blood capillaries.
Wild currants
Collection
from the second half of July to August
Wild currants are richer in taste and aroma, and also contain more nutrients and antioxidants. For the elderly, wild currant improves mental performance, cleanses the body of toxins, lowers blood cholesterol, strengthens blood vessels.
Cranberry
Collection
from mid-August
Cranberries are often recommended for colds and general immunity. Due to the content of benzoic and chlorogenic acid in cranberries, the berry has antimicrobial properties and is used to treat diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract.
Blackberry
Collection
from mid-August
What are the benefits of blackberries? This increases immunity, and normalizes the nervous system, as well as intestinal motility, and relieves inflammation and lowers body temperature. In addition, blackberries contain a lot of useful trace elements, vitamins and antioxidants.
Where and when
collect berries
Berries are harvested from the beginning of summer until autumn, until the first snows.
Along the ravines, on forest glades, on the banks of rivers and streams, you will not be able to pass the red berries of raspberries or blackberries.
It is better to pick berries in the dry season in the early morning.
In wet or rainy weather, berries spoil quickly, and in dry, hot - quickly wither.
Strawberries ripen first in early summer, ripe juniper berries, rose hips or thorns are best harvested in autumn, after the first frosts, and in swampy places you should look for cranberries.
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The berries are usually dried or ground with sugar. In this form, the useful properties of the product are better preserved.
Berries can be frozen, and in winter can be used as a supplement to various dishes, as a filling for pies, a filler for homemade ice cream and yogurt.
The best vitamin to strengthen the immune system - healing tea from dried berries. Zarpat tea from dried berries and herbs - the best means of warming, an excellent remedy for colds and nervous disorders.
Freshly picked fruits and berries are processed into juices, jams, jams, compotes. Take care in advance of your stocks, which will diversify and most importantly, enrich the diet for your whole family.
Rules for picking berries
