Tambayan ng Kaalaman Tungkol sa Pilipinas
Cauliflower
Cauliflower, considered as the aristocrat of the cabbage family, is exacting and delicate in its climatic requirements. It is grown in the country for its white tender head formed by the shortened and thickened parts of the flower called the curds. These curds are made into salad, either alone or in combination with other vegetables, and in the preparation of pickles. Continue reading “Cauliflower”
Cabbage
Cabbage is considered an important part of a well-balanced diet. It is usually eaten fresh or combined with other foods.
It contains protein, carbohydrates, vitamin and different minerals which are essential body requirements. The varieties of cabbage are Succession, all head early, Charleston, make field, exhuizen glory, Copenhagen market, marion market, golden arce and early plant dutch. Lately, two outstanding japenese hybrids, KY and KK have been successfully grown under lowland conditions in the country.
Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the most delicious, wholesome and appetizing vegetables. As a processed product, it is canned and frozen in large quantities.
The varieties grown locally are Mary Washington, Martha Washington, Colossal and Palmetto.
Alugbati
Alugbati is one of the most popular vegetables in western visayas, particularly in the province of Iloilo. It can be grown also in other parts of the country.
The young and tender leaves of alugbati are cooked with other vegetables such or with eggplant, squash, mongo or with meat, dried fish, and shrimps.
Basella alba and Basella rubra are species of alugbati which were introduced into the country and believed to have come from Tropical Asia. Basella alba is the white variety while Basella rubra is the red variety. Continue reading “Alugbati”