At that time, there was no hybrid rice or hybrid corn, and the output of many agricultural products was very low, but there was a kind of beans with high output, which could also be used as a "rice" when food was not enough. It used to be a "life-saving food"!
Nowadays, China's grain output has become higher, and the emergence of hybrid rice has solved the problem of people's eating. However, the "life-saving beans" once planted in every household are no longer planted in many places. In fact, it is delicious. Because it looks like pig ears, it is called "pig ear beans". How many people still remember it?
Science popularization of pig's ear and bean
Beans, a kind of vegetable, are very common in our life. They can be used to cook many dishes and are very popular.
But what is common in vegetable gardens is the slender beans, or the medium-length beans with full beans and thick texture.
So have you ever heard of "pig ears and beans"?
Pigear beans are also known as plum beans, cat ear beans and so on.
Its length is about 6 cm. It is very common in rural areas, but there are not many in the market. Even if someone sees it, they will not care too much.
How to eat pig's ear beans
There are many ways to eat pigear beans. It can be fried with shredded pork or with pepper. When it is hot, it is not impossible to eat it cold.
In short, its taste is still very good, which is in line with most people's tastes.
Scrambled eggs with pig ears and beans have high nutritional value. When fried, you can fry them whole or change the knife and then fry them.
Because of the egg smell, it is best to add a few drops of white vinegar when frying, and the taste is still very tender.
Before cooking, it is best to soak the beans in light salt water for about 10 minutes, which can reduce pesticide residues and play a role in sterilization and disinfection.
After washing, don't forget to remove the old tendons on both sides of the beans, otherwise it will affect the taste.
It should be noted that eating pigear beans must be cooked and fried thoroughly, otherwise it contains "saponin", which is one of the reasons why it is often ignored and few people plant it again.
The value of pigear beans
Pigear beans have high nutritional value, such as protein, vitamin C, vitamin B and so on, which are needed by human body, and can be found in them.
Eating some pig's ear beans properly can make your mind calm.
Friends who often have no appetite can eat a little pig's ear and beans to promote their appetite.
But people who often have abdominal distension, it is best not to eat too much pig's ear beans, because it is easy to cause physical discomfort.
It is a bit similar to coriander in some ways. Pigears and beans smell a clear fragrance carefully. Some people can't wait to hide away when they smell it, and some people can greatly increase their appetite when they smell it.
When buying, don't put it all in a bag. Look carefully. If you see a cracked pig's ear beans with insect marks and wrinkles on the skin, you can turn around and leave. Such beans will definitely not taste good.
Friends who like pigears and beans don't actually have to go to the market to buy them. It is a good choice to plant one at home. When the beans are ripe, the whole family can't finish eating them. They can be put in the refrigerator and taken out when they want to eat, which can be said to save a lot of food money. Frozen beans are soft and waxy, and children and old people with bad mouths can eat them.
Planting techniques of pig's ear and bean
Some people may think that it must be difficult to raise such delicious and popular beans.
In fact, the pigear beans have strong adaptability. They are not only sun-resistant, drought-resistant, but also barren. After planting, you can eat healthy and delicious beans without much trouble.
Now this season, it is a good time to plant pigear beans.
The method is very simple. First, choose a place in the courtyard, which can be by the wall or other places. Of course, planting on the balcony is also good, and potted plants can also be used. Just choose a bigger pot.
You know, the pig's ear and bean plants have strong climbing ability. If they are planted by the wall, just climb along the fence, otherwise they need to be supported.
Pigear beans have a high fruiting rate, and only one seedling is often needed to cover a whole frame.
It grows very fast. After it is planted in the soil, it will bear fruit in about 1 month. The speed that a family can eat may not keep up with its growth. Just plant a few trees casually, and it will be enough for a family to eat, or even eat it all.
In terms of soil, before planting pigear beans, the soil should be turned loose and leveled.
The distance between the two pits is15-20cm, and the depth of the pits is 5 5- 10/0cm. Two seeds are placed in each pit, and finally the soil is covered and compacted with feet.
In terms of watering, after the beans are planted, they should be watered and then wait for germination.
This time will be a little slower, mainly because the shell of the bean seeds is hard. Usually, pay attention to whether the soil is short of water and keep the soil in a wet state.
Usually around 7 days, there will be surprises. After the seeds sprout, you don't have to be so careful. Pay attention to watering every week, and it won't take long for the pigear beans to blossom and bear fruit.
If you find that the pig's ears and beans breed aphids, don't panic. Prepare insecticide in time and spray it regularly, and the insects will disappear.
Concluding remarks
Nowadays, there are very few people planting pigear beans, because its output is very high, and once it is planted in batches, it is easy to cause unsalable phenomenon.
In addition, it has certain toxins, and not many people will buy it. In fact, it used to be very common in rural areas, and every household would plant it.
In addition to being delicious, it can be eaten as a "meal" at the critical moment when food was scarce before, and it can also save lives.
Moreover, its output is very high. If you raise three or five plants in the yard or plant a few plants on the balcony, the whole family can't eat them all. Its ornamental value is also great, and it will produce small and lovely flowers, which can add a lot of vitality to the yard.
Pigear beans can be planted in spring, summer and autumn, and autumn is the most prosperous time. Even if they are planted in autumn, they are very good, and it is not a problem to harvest them in late autumn.
Some people like to sun dried beans that can't be eaten, soak them in water in winter, or stir-fry them with meat, which is particularly delicious.
Nowadays, the cowpea is neglected. It is actually the last cowpea that should not be ignored. In fact, it should be promoted to some countries in the world that lack food. If this kind of cowpea is planted all over the world, it will reduce the problem that thousands or even hundreds of millions of people in the world do not have enough to eat.
Have you ever eaten this kind of beans? Have you seen this kind of beans? In your hometown, do people still grow this kind of "pigear beans"? Welcome everyone to leave a message below to discuss.