[nemie]

Just to confirm, hawthorn berries when ripe are they firm outside dark red and inside a green soft flesh?.

[sunshineband]

Yes, they are ripe once the flesh is soft, usually yellowy coloured.

[nemie]

Many Thanks I think I have picked a little to early, they are bit green going yellow, few more weeks I think ill wait before I pick more.

[poppies]

Hi what do you use them for ?

[sunshineband]

Many Thanks I think I have picked a little to early, they are bit green going yellow, few more weeks I think ill wait before I pick more.

They are usually ripe around mid October TBH

Hawthorn berries are traditionally used to control cholesterol and to boost heart muscle function/lower blood pressure.

Here is a recipe for Hawthorn Syrup:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4883826_hawthorne-berry-syrup.html

[nemie]

I will have to wait then, am looking forward to making this jelly.

http://www.eatweeds.co.uk/hawthorn-jelly-recipe

[sunshineband]

This looks nice too