What are the main varieties of coriander? Where is the efficacy and value of coriander?

Coriander, also known as coriander, is a common seasoning dish in daily life. Many people don't like it because of its taste, but more people like it because of its unique fragrance and health-preserving effect. In fact, there are many varieties of coriander on the market, and their sowing and planting methods are also very different. If growers want to increase production, they must choose suitable local varieties and corresponding sowing techniques. So what are the main varieties of coriander? What are the effects of parsley that many people don't like? Let's take a look.

The main varieties of coriander

According to the leaf size, the main varieties of coriander can be divided into small leaf varieties and large leaf varieties, while the main common varieties in the market are Beijing coriander, Caiyang coriander and Shandong big leaf coriander.

1. Beijing coriander: Beijing coriander is a unique farm variety in Beijing, and its plant height is about 30cm. In terms of morphological characteristics, the leaves are mainly small and toothed, and the leaves are mostly green. In case of low temperature, the green may become dark or purplish halo. In addition, Beijing coriander has strong aroma and strong cold tolerance, which can be harvested 40-45 days after sowing.

2. Caiyang coriander: Caiyang coriander is mainly distributed in Caiyang area of Shandong Province. its plant growth is stronger than that of ordinary cilantro, and its leaves are also smaller, pinnately compound leaves, green leaves and tender tissue. Generally, it can be harvested 45-50 days after sowing.

3. Shandong big-leaf parsley: it is mainly a farm variety in Weifang and Yantai area of Shandong Province, the plant type is erect and relatively high, up to 40-50cm. As can be seen from the name, the leaves of this kind of parsley are larger and relatively dark green. In addition, Shandong Daye coriander has strong aroma, less fiber, strong cold resistance, but poor heat tolerance.

The efficacy of coriander

1. Appetite boosting: cilantro contains many volatile oils, which is also the source of its aroma. It is used as a seasoning to remove the fishy smell of meat and help increase the aroma of dishes. Therefore, eating coriander can improve appetite and increase appetite, while people with poor stomach and poor digestion are also suggested to eat a little coriander for regulation.

2. Improve immunity: parsley is rich in minerals and trace elements, including vitamin clusters, such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C and so on. These nutrients can effectively protect the respiratory tract, urinary tract and gastrointestinal mucosa, prevent the infection of bacteria and viruses, so as to improve the immune ability of the human body.

3. Good for eye health: it is understood that carotene in parsley is more than 10 times higher than vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes. Adequate carotene supplementation can improve eye vision and prevent the occurrence of dry eye disease and night blindness. Moreover, vitamin An and vitamin c in parsley can regulate the synthesis of photosensitive substances in the retina and relieve eye fatigue.

The above is the introduction of the variety and efficacy of coriander. I wonder if there are any special varieties of coriander in your hometown. What else do you know about the efficacy of coriander? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.

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