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And even though it comes from distant Asia, it is also grown in Slovakia, even in home gardens.

It tastes a bit similar to that of wild blueberries.

In the kitchen it has a very good use and is also very healthy.

Despite its growing popularity, there are still people who have never heard of it, so in this article we will reveal more thanks to the haps portal.

And the season has just begun.

We have it under our noses, but not everyone has heard of it.
Some of you may have already guessed that it is the kamčatský juniper, also called kamčatská blueberry.

It is a fruit that is not yet among the most loved in Slovakia, but knowledge about its existence has been gradually spreading for several years.

Fruit of eternal youth
According to some experts, it is the healthiest berry fruit we can have on the table.

The cultivation of this berry does not require the use of pesticides, so the fruit is free of chemical treatments.

In addition, these berries are rich in vitamins:

– B vitamins, which affect the proper functioning of the nervous system;

-vitamin A, which improves the appearance of the skin, nails and hair, also has a good effect on eyesight;

-vitamin C, which supports the immune system in the fight against infections.

And this is just the beginning of the precious properties of this fruit.

Kamchatské blueberries are also a source of:

-iron

-magnesium

-phosphorus

-silicon

They also contain phenolic compounds, which, although they sound mysterious, play a very important role.

These are effective antioxidants that scavenge harmful free radicals.

They are used, among other things, in the treatment of cancer, in the prevention of metastases and infections, and in the treatment of certain diseases of the digestive system, as they stimulate the liver to produce bile.

Phenolic compounds also have anti-inflammatory properties.

Since we are talking about antioxidants, it is also worth dedicating a few words to epicatechins, which prevent the development of diabetes, cancer and strokes.

It is no coincidence that kamchatský juniper is called the fruit of eternal youth.

Its cultivation is so simple that you can even do it in your own garden.

An excellent flavor!
The fruits are very juicy and intensely colorful.

The old varieties were known for their typical slightly bitter tones, which disappeared during ripening.

The new modern varieties have practically no bitter tones anymore, they excel with a pleasant sweet taste similar to that of blueberries, thanks to which kamčatský juniper is also called kamčatská blueberry.

It is great to consume them fresh as much as possible.

But they are also excellent for cakes or unbaked desserts.

The season has already begun
Kamchatský juniper comes from northeast Asia, but is also grown in Slovakia.

It is a shrub very suitable for cultivation in the home garden.

The only aspect to pay attention to is the correct pruning of branches that are too thick.

This will allow the fruits to ripen well.

In addition, the shrubs resist frost and drought well.

They are also resistant to plant diseases and pests.

It is a long-lived shrub.

The first fruits appear at the beginning of May and the plant produces quite early.

The fruits ripen gradually, at different times, so harvesting takes place in several stages.

The ripe fruits are elongated and have a color similar to that of blueberries.

However, this fruit has a drawback.

It provides such a poor yield that only a few venture to plant new plots.

If you come across one, definitely give it a try!