Punica granatum ´Kirmiz-Kabukh´ (Kamesz / Kermez) - hardy pomegranate /MEGANEWS

Punica granatum ´Kirmiz-Kabukh´ (Kamesz / Kermez) - hardy pomegranate /MEGANEWS

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  •     The word “kamesz” (in a botanical context most often transcribed from the original languages as Kirmiz, Kermez, or Kirmiz Kabukh) refers to the color crimson or deep red in Turkic languages and Arabic. In the case of the common pomegranate (Punica granatum), this name is associated with two main meanings: a specific old variety and historical dyeing.
  •     Variety Punica granatum 'Kirmiz-Kabukh' (Kamesz / Kermez)
  •     This is a traditional and highly prized pomegranate variety originating from the Middle East and the Caucasus (primarily from Azerbaijan and Turkey).
  •     Fruit appearance: The fruits are medium to large, with a very firm, thick, and strikingly deep red to purplish skin (the word Kabukh/Kabuk translates to skin or rind).
  •     Characteristics: The seeds inside are dark red, with a high proportion of sweet-and-sour, intense juice. Thanks to its thick skin, this variety has excellent storage life, and the fruits are naturally protected against cracking during autumn rains.
  •     Cold hardiness: Similar to the 'Al Sirin Nar' variety (from the same geographical region), this form also exhibits greater cold resistance than common Mediterranean varieties; when mature, it tolerates short-term temperature drops to approximately -12 °C to -14 °C. 
  •     2. Historical Use for Dyeing Textiles
  •     The connection between the words Punica granatum and kamesz/kermes/kirmiz is well-known in textile history: 
  •     The peel of the fruit of this “crimson” variety contains a vast amount of natural tannins and pigments.
  •     In the past, a decoction made from the skins of these pomegranates was used as a natural dye (in combination with mordants) to dye luxury fabrics, carpets, and woolen yarns in the Middle East. It produced stable shades ranging from yellow and khaki to dark red.
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