Leek producing area
At present, almost all parts of the country are planted with leeks, and there are still wild leeks in North China, Northwest China and Northeast China.
According to the edible parts, it can be divided into four kinds: root leek, leaf leek, flower leek and leaf leek, and according to the varieties, it can be divided into iron leek, mountain leek, sea leek, broad-leaved leek and Yahai leek.
Ripening time of leek
It usually takes about 50 days from planting to the first harvest, and it will be harvested once every 30 days.
The sowing time of leek can be divided into spring sowing, summer sowing and autumn sowing, and the most suitable sowing time is from late March to late April in spring. It usually blooms from June to September in summer and autumn. Its design and color is white, and the pattern is relatively small.
Leek price
If you plant it in a greenhouse now, there will be leeks all year round, and it will still be summer when it is on the market in large quantities.
Leek is relatively cheap. Generally, its price varies according to different regions and seasons, but it is usually 1.80- 1.90 yuan a catty.
Efficacy and function of leek
1, leek is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, remove intestinal sludge, speed up the removal of toxic substances and wastes in the body, moisten the intestines and relieve constipation, and also prevent colorectal cancer.
2. The crude fiber contained in leek can help eliminate toxins in the body, reduce the accumulation of fat in the body, play a role in slimming and beautifying, and wipe the skin with leek juice to remove stains.