The dish that looks like leek may be mountain leek. Mountain leek is also known as long grass, fairy grass and so on. Its variant is called the leek we eat now, so many people think it is leek. But it is still very different from leek. The biggest point is that leek can be used as medicine and is a natural Chinese herbal medicine.

Leek (picture)

A dish very similar to leek.

Speaking of this dish, it will never be strange for everyone to have a look. Because it is similar to a common dish in our daily life, but they are either one thing or leeks.

In fact, the variety of mountain leek is the leek we eat every day, and leek is cultivated on the basis of wild leek. Some people may say that this is just one thing. Although it is the origin, there are still differences in many places.

The difference between leek and leek

Different in appearance

First of all, and from the appearance, they are also obviously different. Leek leaves are wider, its head is smaller, and its taste is heavier than ordinary leek. Most common leeks are slender and have narrow leaves.

Nutritional differences

In terms of nutrition, wild leek is a pure natural wild vegetable, which contains more water, protein, iron and carotene than common leek, so the nutritional efficacy of wild leek is relatively higher.

Different use effects

Amaranth, also known as long grass and immortal grass, is a natural Chinese herbal medicine. Therefore, it can be used as medicine, and although ordinary leeks also have certain health care effects, they cannot be used as medicine.

Its main functions are promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, expelling wind and relieving itching. In addition, it also has obvious therapeutic effect on traumatic injury, gunshot wound, urticaria, psoriasis, lacquer sore and so on.

Key points of leek planting

Amaranth is widely distributed, but it mostly grows on hillsides, forest edges, fields and grass. It is not difficult for rural people to eat.

However, leeks can also be planted and propagated through seeds or ramets. It is mainly propagated by ramets. When the plant has more than three tillers, it can be propagated by ramets, usually in spring.

Attention should be paid to shading and moisturizing in other seasons, which can be covered with shading net and watered in time. Leek mainly harvests tender leaves. When most leaves grow to normal size, they should be harvested in time to ensure the quality of young leaves. Generally, harvest 1 time every 20-30 days, and harvest the leaf base at a distance of 1-2 cm from the ground.