When will the lotus vegetables mature?

Lotus vegetable is called by northerners because it is used for cooking, while lotus root is called in the south. Lotus vegetables taste very good, but also rich in nutrients, many people love to eat. So when does the lotus ripen?

1. When does the lotus mature?

Lotus vegetables generally begin to mature in July and begin to appear on a large scale in August. Different varieties, mature time is not the same, according to the actual variety to determine.

2. The efficacy of lotus vegetables

Lotus vegetables contain a variety of nutrients and aspartic acid, protein amino acids, trigonelline, dry lactic acid, sucrose, glucose and so on. Contain 20% carbohydrate substance and rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and a variety of vitamins. It can be cooked alone or as an ingredient for other dishes. Such as lotus meatballs, lotus sausage, shrimp lotus dumplings, fried lotus root shreds, fried lotus root crab, simmered lotus root soup, fresh lotus root stewed ribs, cold lotus root slices and so on, are accompanied by wine and rice, popular home dishes.

Lotus can also be made into lotus root juice, lotus root honey juice, lotus root ginger juice, lotus root grape juice, lotus root pear juice and other cool summer drinks.

Lotus can also be processed into lotus root starch, preserved fruit and sugar tablets, is a good tonic for children, young and sick patients.

Lotus also has medicinal value, raw food can clear heat and moisten lung, cool blood and remove blood stasis; cooked food can strengthen spleen appetite, diarrhea and solid essence. The elderly often eat lotus root, can be adjusted in the appetite, blood tonic marrow, calm brain, with longevity effect.

Lotus vegetables are rich in nutrients, and there is no silt and high quality, since ancient times have been deeply loved by people.