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Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis) Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis) Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis) Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis)
Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis)
Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis)
Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis)
Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis)

Five-flavour-fruit (Schisandra chinensis)

The Magnolia-vine or Five-flavour-fruit produces red berries that possess all five basic flavours. The berry itself is sweet-sour, the seed is salty, pungent (spicy), and bitter. In China the berries are known as 1 of 50 fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine. The berries are used as a cure for a variety of maladies like common colds a.. Read more
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The Magnolia-vine or Five-flavour-fruit produces red berries that possess all five basic flavours. The berry itself is sweet-sour, the seed is salty, pungent (spicy), and bitter. In China the berries are known as 1 of 50 fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine. The berries are used as a cure for a variety of maladies like common colds and sea-sickness, and drinking of the tea is supposedly also energizing and stress-diminishing. In Russia fruits are processed into juice, wine and sweets, but the berries can also be eaten fresh or dried.

Originally the plant grows in forests in northern China, where it climbs in trees or other vegetation. The species is hardy, and a stand against a wall, fence or tree in the garden is therefore recommended. Because the species is dioecious, both a male and a female plant are needed for the formation of fruits. Only when plants start to flower the difference in gender can be seen, so it’s recommended to grow several plants at once.

Sowing description: Let the seeds soak in lukewarm water for several hours, then sow the seeds in sowing mix. Put the seeds away in the fridge for 2-3 months, and keep the soil constantly moist during this period (cover with foil). Let the seeds germinate at 20 degC after this period. Germination can be very irregular.

Picture 1: Vladimir Kosolapov (CCA-3.0 Wikipedia)
Picture 3: Tatters via Flickr 

Product specification

Family:
Schisandraceae
Scientific name:
Schisandra chinensis
Common name:
Magnolia-vine / Five-flavour-fruit
Native to:
Northern China
Sowing time:
November-May
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Minimum temperature:
-20 degrees Celsius

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Product specification

Family:
Schisandraceae
Scientific name:
Schisandra chinensis
Common name:
Magnolia-vine / Five-flavour-fruit
Native to:
Northern China
Sowing time:
November-May
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Minimum temperature:
-20 degrees Celsius
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