About Barberry
Barberry , known scientifically as Berberis, is a genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs found in temperate and subtropical regions. the best –known species is Berberis Vulgaris, which is seedless Barberry and is known for its small, sour, red berries and thorny branches.
Seedless Barberry only in Iran
Iran is the largest producer of seedless Barberry, and Barberry is known in Iran as ZERESHK. There are thousands of hectares of Barberry farms in the eastern part of Iran in the Ghaenat region. This region has ideal climatic conditions for growing Barberry, with its challenging environment of hot weather and low humidity, rich and suitable soil.
Harvesting with utmost care and love
Berry harvesting usually begins in late October. The process of picking berries is done carefully. Due to the presence of many thorns between the branches and to prevent damage to delicate berries, the branch picking method is used. After harvesting the berries are transferred to special places along with the branches and place along with the branches and dried with the branches, and after drying, they are separated from the branches, which is due to the great care for the delicate Barberry seeds.