The vegetable market is bustling with people. Among the many stalls, this cauliflower seller is the only one doing a good business. According to him, this is an organic variety of cauliflower. When he went up to inquire about the price amidst the vendors' cries, he got 8 It costs 1 yuan per catty. Is this still the cauliflower I’ve seen? With the word organic added, does it become so expensive? It is more than three times that of ordinary cauliflower. The flower shape of organic cauliflower is relatively scattered, the stems are longer, and the color of the pedicels is greener than ordinary cabbage flowers, making them look more vibrant.

I reluctantly bought a pound. After I went home and fried it, I thought it tasted okay. Later, when I mentioned this to my neighbor, she told me, "You were fooled." The so-called organic cauliflower and organic cauliflower are not the same. It's just a gimmick for merchants. If you don't believe it, go to the vendor's greenhouse and you will see that regardless of whether the flowers are tight or loose, they are all planted together. Even the fertilization and pesticides are the same. There is no organic management at all. These are all trivial tricks that traders came up with because of their own interests.

Organic cauliflower

The original name of organic cauliflower is loose cauliflower. Its flower bulbs are fully enlarged and not compact in shape. They are looser than ordinary cauliflower, hence the name. As for why It is called organic cauliflower in the market. It is probably a mystery played by the merchants. It is a bit similar to pineapple and pineapple. The cauliflower is more resistant to cooking. It is used in hot pot, Malatang, Maocai, etc., and a series of high-temperature delicacies. The cauliflower is delicious, with a slight crunch, and tends to be tender and sweet.

Compared with ordinary cauliflower, the price of pine cauliflower in the market is basically double the price. With the word organic, the price rises sharply. This kind of cauliflower dares to call itself "organic" , it also confuses novices, it cannot be used in an organic environment, the organic environment is very strict, and it is difficult to buy it in the farmer's market.

Cauliflower

This ordinary compact cauliflower, formerly known as cauliflower, is the oldest variety and one of the most common vegetables. Its texture after cooking is relatively It is soft, very suitable for people with bad teeth. The texture of cauliflower is delicate. It is rich in dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins and can be easily digested. This is also its advantage. The flower wrap is tight and difficult to taste, which is not the case. Scattered flowers are good, but not plump and juicy.

Friends who grow cauliflower have deep feelings. Because of its spherical shape, consumers have higher and higher quality requirements for it. Even if it is slightly dirty, it is difficult to sell it. Vegetable farmers I was worried that it would be difficult to sell, so I used cauliflower leaves to cover the cauliflower from the sun. This was indeed effective, but it also consumed a lot of manpower.

Real organic vegetables

Organic cauliflower has very high requirements for soil, environment, and water quality. It must meet organic standards and be used rationally. It is usually done by people who have received professional training. , there are very few vegetables that can truly meet organic conditions, and they will definitely not be circulated in farmers' markets. Organic vegetables cannot be grown in greenhouses, they must rely on natural conditions, and must be fertilized with farmyard manure. There is only one harvest a year. On the contrary, Not even in season.

Fake

Most of the organic cauliflower sold in farmers’ markets today are just borrowed names. They are all fake cauliflower. Ninety-nine percent of them are fake and are for the purpose of making money. , a big scam carried out by merchants. I am also growing cauliflower, so I know this quite well. Over time, everyone has become accustomed to it.

Organic vegetables can make people healthy, but the yield is too low and they are basically not circulated. Unless you grow them yourself, you don’t have to worry too much. If you have a piece of private land at home, you can try to grow them yourself and eat properly. Less oil and less salt, these are all organic living conditions, and a normal mentality is healthier.

To summarize

Organic cauliflower does exist. Since it cannot be grown out of season, the yield is very small, and it will not be distributed to the vegetable market. Most of the current organic cauliflower is fake cauliflower. It is a similar variety to cauliflower and has similar nutrition. You have spent more money and what you are eating is ordinary cauliflower, but the taste is a little different and it cannot achieve the organic effect at all.