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Vitis labrusca |
August: Fruits are nearly ripe, the plant prepares for autumn.
Edible, sometimes causes allergic reactions. Vitis labrusca is traditionally cultivated in North America for juice, wine, and jam production.. Used in folk medicine to boost immunity and improve digestion.. Leaves and shoots are used for medicinal teas and infusions..
Vitis labrusca is a wild or cultivated species known for its distinctive "foxy" aroma.. Berries are large, dark blue or purple, with thick skin.. The plant is disease and frost resistant, widely used for hybridization..
Harvesting berries from late August to September when berries are soft and sweet. Using shoots and leaves for medicinal infusions.
It is best to pick berries in the morning after dew has dried.. Shoots are harvested before flowering for maximum benefit..
Berries can be dried, frozen, or processed into juice and wine.. Leaves and shoots are dried in shade to preserve medicinal properties.. Used for wine and juice; requires processing for long storage.
Homemade Vitis labrusca wine (Fermentation)
Has a rich aroma and fruity flavor
Has a rich aroma and fruity flavor
1. Collect 3 kg ripe berries, rinse thoroughly.
2. Crush berries and place in fermentation vessel.
3. Add 500 g sugar and 3 liters water, mix well.
4. Seal vessel with airlock and keep in warm place for 2 weeks.
5. Bottle and age for 1-2 months before drinking.
2. Crush berries and place in fermentation vessel.
3. Add 500 g sugar and 3 liters water, mix well.
4. Seal vessel with airlock and keep in warm place for 2 weeks.
5. Bottle and age for 1-2 months before drinking.
Vitis labrusca jam (Boiling)
Preserves natural sweetness and aroma
Preserves natural sweetness and aroma
1. Wash 1 kg berries, remove stems.
2. Cover berries with 700 g sugar and leave for 6 hours to release juice.
3. Boil on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring.
4. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
2. Cover berries with 700 g sugar and leave for 6 hours to release juice.
3. Boil on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring.
4. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Grape leaf tea (Brewing)
Has tonic and strengthening effects
Has tonic and strengthening effects
1. Dry and crush leaves.
2. Pour 1 tbsp leaves with 250 ml boiling water.
3. Steep for 10-15 minutes, strain.
4. Drink one cup per day.
2. Pour 1 tbsp leaves with 250 ml boiling water.
3. Steep for 10-15 minutes, strain.
4. Drink one cup per day.
Fresh Vitis labrusca berries (Harvesting and eating)
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
1. Carefully pick ripe berries.
2. Rinse before use.
3. Eat fresh or add to salads and desserts.
2. Rinse before use.
3. Eat fresh or add to salads and desserts.