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Mistol (dry climate, special taste)

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Introducing Ziziphus mistol, a tree native to the lush Gran Chaco forests of South America, celebrated for its delectable fruits reminiscent of a delightful fusion between chocolate and grapes. Standing as a medium-sized specimen with robust, thorn-laden branches and compact crowns, mistol trees yield spherical drupes with a sweet, pasty pulp, offering a unique culinary experience. Beyond its gastronomic allure, mistol holds cultural significance in folklore and traditional practices, while its dense, durable wood finds utility in crafting and charcoal production. Resilient to diverse climates and adaptable to various soils, this species proves invaluable for sustainable agroforestry endeavors, bearing witness to the rich tapestry of South American biodiversity.

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Discover the Delight of Mistol Seeds!

Unlock the unique flavor experience of Ziziphus mistol, also known as mistol cuaresmillo, sacha mistol, or mistol del monte.

Description: Mistol is a medium-sized tree, reaching heights of 10 to 15 meters, with a trunk diameter ranging from 2 to 6 decimeters. Its smooth bark thickens with age, while branches, adorned with sharp thorns, are twisted and pubescent. The tree boasts a compact, globular crown, and oval, dentate-edged leaves. Flowering occurs in Southern spring (October to December), with fruiting in Southern summer (December to March). The spherical, reddish-brown drupes, approximately 10-17 mm in diameter, bear a sweet, pasty pulp.

Uses: Mistol’s sturdy, dense wood is prized for tool handles, carriage wheel spokes, and robust parts of criollo violins. Its fruits, consumed ripe or used to create arrope, liquor, or the traditional delicacy “bolanchao” or “gualanchao,” offer a flavor reminiscent of chocolate and grapes. They’re also utilized in dye production and folk medicine. Additionally, mistol yields a coffee substitute, “café de mistol,” by roasting and grinding its fruits.

Folklore: Embedded in folklore and cultural references, mistol finds a place in songs like Atahualpa Yupanqui’s, celebrating its abundance: “Largo mis coplas al viento, por donde quiera que voy, soy árbol lleno de frutos como plantita ‘e mistol.”

Indulge in the essence of mistol, where each seed promises a journey of flavors akin to chocolate and grapes, encapsulating the essence of the South American landscape. Order your mistol seeds today and embark on a culinary adventure like no other!

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Dry climate

Species: Ziziphus mistol
Origin: Indigenous to the Gran Chaco forests of South America, notably abundant in the Southern Chaco of northern Argentina, parts of Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, and Paraguay.
Description: A medium-sized tree reaching heights of 10 to 15 meters, featuring a smooth, thickening bark with age, twisted pubescent branches armed with sharp thorns, and compact, globular crowns. Oval, dentate-edged leaves alternate along the branches. During Southern spring (October to December), the tree blooms with brief, compact cymes of five-petaled flowers, followed by spherical, reddish-brown drupes in Southern summer (December to March), each bearing a sweet, pasty pulp.
Wood: Mistol wood is prized for its density, hardness, and resistance, making it ideal for crafting tool handles, carriage wheel spokes, parts of criollo violins, and charcoal production.
Fruit: The fruits of mistol, consumed ripe, offer a unique flavor reminiscent of a blend of chocolate and grapes. They are also used to create arrope, liquor, or the traditional delicacy "bolanchao" or "gualanchao," and can be roasted and ground to produce a coffee substitute known as "café de mistol."
Cultural Significance: Embedded in folklore and cultural references, mistol is celebrated in songs and tales for its abundance and significance in South American traditions.
Versatility: Apart from its culinary uses, mistol fruits serve in dye production, folk medicine, and as an attractant for diverse bird species due to their attractive appearance and sweet pulp.
Adaptability: Thriving in various climates and soils, mistol can be grown from sea level to 1000 meters in altitude, tolerating rainfall ranging from 600 to 1800 mm annually and relative humidity between 35% to 75%. It exhibits remarkable resilience, enduring temperatures as low as -3°C and prolonged droughts of up to 6 to 7 months without rainfall.
Cultivation: Mistol seeds germinate within 35 to 55 days when planted in a mixture of sifted red soil, compost, and crushed dry leaf litter. Seedlings require shaded conditions for the first three months post-germination before being gradually exposed to full sun. With minimal care and periodic weeding, mistol trees reward growers with abundant harvests and contribute to sustainable agroforestry and

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