How much is the 2019 snake melon per jin? How would you like it?

Snake melon is an annual climbing vine, the surface of the melon body has white and green stripes like white flower snake, and the surface of the old melon body shows red and green stripes like safflower snake, which is also the origin of the name snake melon. So how much is this beautiful and strange plant per jin in the market? How should I eat it?

I. the price of snake melon

Snake gourd is actually a relatively strange thing to most people. It is also known as snake towel gourd or snake bean. It can be used not only as a vegetable, but also as an ornamental plant. At present, snake gourd is used as one of the varieties of ornamental agriculture in many areas. The viewing period of snake gourd is much longer than other varieties as ornamental agriculture, which can last as long as three months. Snake melon is used as a vegetable, its tender fruit, leaves and stems can be eaten, the taste is unique.

As early as around 2010, when snake melon first appeared on the market, the price of snake melon was very high, once rushing up to 40 yuan per catty. With the expansion of planting scale, the price of snake melon also returned to the normal level. Nowadays, the price of snake melon is generally about 2-4 yuan, which is not much different from the price of vegetables in general. The price may be different in individual areas, and the price in the local market will prevail. Snake melon is usually on the market in autumn, and friends who want to eat can go to the market to look for it.

Second, the eating method of snake melon

Snake melon is very rich in nutrition, rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, can clear heat and relieve fever, supplement trace elements, calcium, bone and water to nourish beauty, children, lactating women and the elderly are suitable for consumption. Snake melon tender melon meat soft, there is a slight smell, but when cooked, it becomes fragrant and slightly sweet. Snake melon tender fruit and tender stems and leaves can be fried to eat, make soup, the flavor is very fresh and tender.

Snake melon in the consumption, it is best to peel first, can be stir-fried, can also carry out stew, the specific methods do not repeat one by one, but in the selection of snake melon, the stripes red is old, such snake melon skin is too thick, there is no fresh and tender taste. You can also pinch the melon peel with your hands. Those that are easy to pinch are tender, while those that cannot be pinched indicate that they are old.

The above is some knowledge about snake melon. Snake melon is not difficult to grow on its own. Friends who have space at home can consider planting a few snake melon seeds. There is no need for excessive conservation and there are no diseases and insect pests. In autumn, you can eat snake melon grown by yourself.