Source: Qiqi's recipe
In April, the warm weather gradually arrived, and a variety of vegetables were also on the market in large quantities, and our appetite grew. However, this does not mean that we can just buy all kinds of vegetables. It is still recommended that you try to buy less out-of-season vegetables, and some measures must be taken when planting these vegetables to achieve the purpose of early market. They are often not fully nourished during the growth process and do not taste as delicious as seasonal vegetables.
In April, try to buy as few of these 5 vegetables as possible, they are all out-of-season vegetables, they are not nutritious and not delicious, don't waste money
The first: tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the favorite vegetables of many people, but some out-of-season tomatoes have a hard mouth, poor taste, light taste, and high sugar content, which is not suitable for our health needs. And some tomatoes can be stored for more than half a month and will not rot. It is better to choose tomatoes that are in season, it will taste and have a higher nutritional value.
The second type: beans
Beans are a common dish on many people's tables, and we can generally eat them in summer. But if the beans are grown in an out-of-season environment, their taste will be affected. Although some people find these beans to be tender, their nutritional value is greatly reduced. Try to choose beans that are in season for better taste and nutritional value.
The third type: cucumber
Cucumbers are a very popular vegetable, but out-of-season cucumbers tend to lack natural light and moisture and have a poor taste. Cucumbers are usually planted around March and April in the spring, and they ripen and start picking in June and July in the summer. Some are planted in the summer and harvested in the autumn in September and October.
Fourth: cabbage
Cabbage is a very common vegetable, but cabbage grown in an out-of-season environment tends to have a poor taste and is also less nutritious. Cabbage can be divided into three types according to the ripening season, which are spring cabbage, summer cabbage and autumn cabbage. The yield of spring cabbage is relatively small, and most of them are picked and marketed at the end of spring.
The fifth: winter melon
Winter melon is a very healthy vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals. Winter melon belongs to the seasonal vegetables in summer, because the surface of ripe winter melon will have white waxy powder, this white like hanging a layer of frost that has experienced winter, so it is called winter melon. Out-of-season winter melons often grow in poor conditions, which will affect the taste and nutritional value. Winter melons in season are delicious, nutritious, and relatively affordable.
We should choose seasonal vegetables to get a better taste and nutritional value, and don't waste money on these out-of-season vegetables that are not nutritious. There are also many seasonal vegetables in April, such as lettuce, celery, spring shoots, pea sprouts, bean sprouts and so on.