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China · Jiangsu · Yangzhou| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
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Vitis amurensis |
July: Fruits begin to ripen, active vegetative growth continues.
Safe for consumption. Amur grape is traditionally cultivated in the Russian Far East, China, and Korea.. Used for making wine, juice, and jam.. Leaves and shoots are used in folk medicine for health strengthening..
Amur grape is highly frost-resistant and disease-resistant.. Berries are dark blue with thick skin and juicy pulp.. Widely used in breeding frost-resistant grape varieties..
Harvesting berries from late September to early October when berries fully ripen and develop rich color. Using shoots and leaves for folk infusions.
It is best to harvest berries after first frosts — it improves flavor and reduces acidity.. Leaves are harvested during the growing season for medicinal use..
Berries are suitable for drying, freezing, and processing into wine and juices.. Leaves and shoots are dried in shade to preserve beneficial properties.. Used in winemaking and fresh consumption.
Amur grape wine (Fermentation)
Has a rich taste with bright fruity notes
Has a rich taste with bright fruity notes
1. Collect 4 kg ripe berries, rinse.
2. Crush berries and place in fermentation vessel.
3. Add 600 g sugar and 4 liters water, mix.
4. Seal with airlock and ferment for 2–3 weeks at 20–25 °C.
5. Bottle and age for 2 months.
2. Crush berries and place in fermentation vessel.
3. Add 600 g sugar and 4 liters water, mix.
4. Seal with airlock and ferment for 2–3 weeks at 20–25 °C.
5. Bottle and age for 2 months.
Amur grape jam (Boiling)
Retains natural aroma and rich color of berries
Retains natural aroma and rich color of berries
1. Wash 1 kg berries, remove stems.
2. Add 700 g sugar, let stand for 5 hours.
3. Boil on low heat for 25 minutes, stirring.
4. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
2. Add 700 g sugar, let stand for 5 hours.
3. Boil on low heat for 25 minutes, stirring.
4. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Amur grape leaf tea (Brewing)
Has tonic effects and supports immunity
Has tonic effects and supports immunity
1. Dry and crush leaves.
2. Pour 1 tbsp leaves with 250 ml boiling water.
3. Steep for 10 minutes, strain.
4. Drink one cup per day.
2. Pour 1 tbsp leaves with 250 ml boiling water.
3. Steep for 10 minutes, strain.
4. Drink one cup per day.
Fresh Amur grape 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 desserts and salads.
2. Rinse before use.
3. Eat fresh or add to desserts and salads.