זני אנונה - Annona varieties
לס קמפס - Annona cherimola “Campas”
The Annona cherimola "Campas" plant is a small tropical tree native to Latin America (Ecuador and Peru) and already cultivated by the Inca peoples in the Andean highlands.The most widespread variety in Italy, it develops as a small tree that can reach about 7 meters in height and has a slow development. It has white-green flowers that bloom gradually during the month of June.It produces fruits 7-12 cm long, green in color, with white and buttery pulp with a sugary taste. Similar to that of pineapple and banana, with a slightly sour taste.The fruits ripen in the months of October – November and are ready for harvesting when their color changes from deep green to light green. After their collection they must be consumed within a few days. In the kitchen they are used for the preparation of ice creams, sorbets, jams and desserts.Keep the soil moist avoiding waterlogging. Use a soft and draining soil, use a universal soil in the pot. Administer granular fertilizer in the spring-summer period.
- Its taste is light, creamy and reminds of a yoghurt with fruit and vanilla.
- Interesting for its content in fibre, minerals, vitamins C and B-6.
- After cut in half, it can simply be spooned. It’s also beloved to use for smoothies and ice-cream.
- Notice that the Chirimoya a a climacteric fruit (which gets soft only after harvesting); it means it is still hard when being harvested at its full physiologic maturity by our producer. Let at room temperature it will get slightly soft under your fingers (the sign that it is ready to eat) in general in 1 to 3 days after delivery.Once soft it can be stored in the fridge.
- Ultra-fresh, 3 to 5 days from the producer to your plate.
- Intense flavor and flesh filled with nutrients thanks to a harvest at full physiological maturity.
- Around 150 to 400 g per piece.
