The growth habit
As a result of the refinement, the large-fruited sloe does not grow as a shrub, but as a small fruit tree. Uncut it reaches a height of about three meters. Due to its slimmer growth, you can integrate the Schlehe Reto well into small gardens. It does not form Runners and hardly any thorns.
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Flower and fruit
In early spring, before the leaves shoot, the dense white flower pile appears, which contrasts nicely with the dark bark of the trunk. The almond-scented blossoms are edible and are considered a valuable natural medicine. The dark blue fruits of this blackthorn are almost the size of a sour cherry. Since they contain less tannin than wild sloes, they taste pleasantly sweet and sour when raw and can be harvested before the first frost.
Location and climate
The refined sloe Reto is not quite as frugal in terms of soil as the blackthorn. She prefers a warm, sufficiently moist one
Location in the garden. Waterlogging should be avoided. This sloe loves nutrient-rich, calcareous substrate and thrives particularly well on sandy-stony loam soils.Harvest and use of the fruit
With the sloe Reto you don't have to wait until the first frost to harvest the sloe, you can eat the ripe sloe straight away. The ripening process is complete when the skin of the fruit has turned a strong dark blue up to the stem. The large fruits taste aromatic and sweet and enrich the autumn fruit plate. The delicious fruits can also be processed into jam, wine or liqueur.
Both the blackthorn flowers and the fruits are considered to be gentle natural medicinal products because of their valuable ingredients. Due to the high content of vitamin C, they strengthen the immune system.
Tips & Tricks
As an effective protection against colds, enjoy a small glass of sloe juice daily during the winter months.
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