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July: Main harvest of mulberries.
Safe. In Turkmen traditions mulberry used as food and medicinal resource. Leaves used in folk medicine and silkworm feeding.
Deciduous tree with large leaves. Berries large, juicy, red or burgundy.
Grows in warm regions, on sunny slopes and gardens Berries are hand-picked in July–August
Berries are large and delicate, pick carefully to avoid damage. Best picking time is early morning or evening.
Berries suitable for fresh eating, drying, and compote making. Store in cool place for no more than a few days. Used in sweet dishes and drying.
Berry: Large, bright red or burgundy, sweet
Leaves: Used for tea and silkworm feed
Leaves: Used for tea and silkworm feed
Turkmen Mulberry Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing drink with rich flavor
Refreshing drink with rich flavor
1. Wash berries and put in pot.
2. Add water and sugar to taste.
3. Boil for 15 minutes, cool, serve.
2. Add water and sugar to taste.
3. Boil for 15 minutes, cool, serve.
Turkmen Mulberry Jam (Boiling)
Thick sweet jam with deep color
Thick sweet jam with deep color
1. Wash berries, remove stems.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1), let sit 1 hour.
3. Cook for 20 minutes, jar.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1), let sit 1 hour.
3. Cook for 20 minutes, jar.
Turkmen Mulberry Juice (Pressing)
Natural sweet juice
Natural sweet juice
1. Press juice from berries.
2. Strain and bottle.
3. Store refrigerated.
2. Strain and bottle.
3. Store refrigerated.
Turkmen Mulberry Leaf Tea (Infusion)
Aromatic and healthy herbal tea
Aromatic and healthy herbal tea
1. Brew dried leaves in boiling water 5–7 min.
2. Strain and drink warm.
2. Strain and drink warm.