Vegetable-year, considered a variety of headless cabbage, known in antiquity. 10-150 cm tall, leaves pierzastozielone large, wrinkled, friezes, do not form heads - are the edible portion (cooked like spinach.) Fresh contains vitamins - C, A, B1, B2, PP and significant quantities of proteins and compounds mieneralnych. It is very resistant to frost. Sown in May and grown from seedlings lined in July, is used during the winter and early spring (no cover). Highly valued in Western Europe.
Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa)
"Figa with poppy seeds, with Parsnip" talked once about something that was rather impossible. Pasternak in Poland, was widely grown (consumed on a par with kaszami) too Jagiello and was supplanted by the potato. It is undemanding in cultivation. Initially grows slowly, but then does not require special care, because jamming all the weeds. It is resistant to pests and diseases. Colorado beetle does not like him. It does not require spraying, and is resistant to bad weather conditions and frost. If the earth does not freeze in winter, you can collect it. It is not fragile, so it can be harvested mechanically. Zakopcowany as carrots can withstand up to April. It may also overwinter in the soil. It has high nutritional value, is rich in potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron, contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, PP and is clearly zasadotwórczy. Contains 80% water and less protein and fat. It has diuretic properties, detoxifying, antirheumatic, and generally improve health. Cure kidney and bladder. It is consumed in the form of soups, salads, salads, fried pies, and even as asparagus (with water). Recipes for cooking with parsnips can be found in "non-standard provisions." For the growing use of the "semi-long white, vegetation period 180-210 days, yield 300-400 q / ha, well abolish the transport of up to 7 days
Turnips (Brassica campestris)
A very close relative of cabbage, cabbage, also called the dirt. Vegetable very popular among the Slavs and valued to the extent that it paid him tribute. Today turnip is a symbol of health but also poverty. The quality of the soil depends on the greens. On fertile soils is a delicate turnips and juicy vegetable. Turnips are małokaloryczna and contains vitamins C, B1, B2, PP and A. mikropierwiatków has calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, sulfur and iodine. She had more than 7% sugar. Strengthens and diuretic. It can be used to treat ulcers, abscesses and acne. To this end, it all boiled until tender, cut in half and rubbed on the sick przestudzoną place. When zaziębieniach, runny or angina drink syrup of turnips. It is hollowed out in the middle, scattering sugar and a few hours after we have syrup. Who is in the house centipedes, there is no better paws on these vermin. Turnips should be cut, crush lightly and leave the nesting centipede.Then we all drown in boiling water and discard.
Cress (Cardamine)
Cress known primarily as a green ornament for passover i. .. nothing more.Even the Persians before the expedition ate large quantities of bread, the French king Louis made its refreshing properties when he was given water instead of the watercress salad, and folk medicine believes that stimulates the production of hair follicles. Watercress is the richest in iodine Jarzyna easily absorbed by the body. It contains lots of iron, sulfur, calcium and vitamins C, A, B2, PP and E. disinfectant works both in the oral cavity and in the gastrointestinal tract. It is diuretic and eaten in excess can lead some people to inflammation of the bladder. Cress is recommended for thyroid ailments, pregnant women and breastfeeding, with diabetes, smokers (for persistent cough.) It helps to treat rashes and eczema. Improves appearance of skin, nails and hair. The juice of watercress (applied externally), brightens the complexion, removes freckles and senile pigment spots. It was found that those who eat cress is very difficult for them ...become bald. Cress is perfect for sandwiches and do not need to salt because she is spicy. How to sow cress? Buy the seeds, pour them into glasses, pour plenty of water and the creation of mash, it should be spread on absorbent paper spread on a tray. Lignin can not swim in water, but must be kept moist. When the watercress will grow up to 5-7 cm should be cut it with scissors just above the lignin, chop and eat it. It is spicy, has a sharp taste and smell. Should eat a few teaspoons a day alone or on sandwiches.
