Tomato, which is a hairy-leaved plant, gives flowers that are 1-2 cm fruit on average. The stem of the plant can reach up to 150 centimeters. Tomato fruit is known to be a storehouse of vitamins. Tomato is an annual plant. It was started to be grown in Adana around 1900. Its homeland is Peru. Tomato, which is a cheap and abundant source of vitamins, is one of the most produced vegetables in many countries of the world due to its nutritious and delicious feature.
Cucumber, which is one of the vegetables with the highest water content and the lowest calorie, is an indispensable component of salads and side dishes. Cucumber, which is not a rich source of vitamins and minerals other than vitamin K, is one of the vegetables that are the most included in the diet lists prepared for weight loss or weight maintenance. Cucumber is the fruit of the cucumber plant (Cucumis sativus) which belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. Cucumber is one of the most known and produced vegetables and it is an easily grown and widely consumed vegetable.
Onions are especially effective against infectious diseases. Onion is a rich source of nutrients in terms of Sulphur, fiber, B and C vitamins. Its outer skin is white and quite firm. Their normal size heads are 6.5 – 7 cm high and 6.5 cm in diameter. According to the color of the outer skin, yellow, pale red, bronze colored, dark red, purple and white onions are produced.
In general, it is shown among the food sources that are very beneficial for health and can be consumed safely. Potatoes contain vitamins A, C, K, B6 and E, as well as rich in folates.
Zucchini, which is thought to be grown in Mexico between 7000 and 5500 BC, is a vegetable rich in potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium and iron. Its fruits are cylindrical in shape, white in color and smooth. Fruit flesh is very tasty. Zucchini is grown all over our country in summer and winter.
Eggplant has small, narrow and thin leaves; its leafy part and stem are green in color. This purple fruit-bearing plant usually blooms with 5 flowers. The plant, which has large leaves with thorns and a large structure, also has harder types of skin to protect the fruit.
Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. It is a standard variety suitable for open field cultivation. The plant is of medium height and branches are low. It is 3 – 4 lobed, thin crusted with medium-thick flesh. It is a productive and early product which needs 50 – 55 days from planting to harvest.
The appetizing effect of pepper is also found in banana pepper. It is a standard variety that can be grown under cover as well as in open field production. It has a vigorous plant structure. Its yellow – green fruits are approximately 16 – 18 cm long, fleshy, long – conical. It is an early, productive and suitable variety for transportation. It has two types: bitter and sweet.
Colored in red, orange, and yellow, these California peppers are sweeter than green peppers. It is not bitter, it is a pepper variety that is very rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C in ripe California peppers maximizes carotenoids. This variety, which is common in Antalya in our country, is suitable for export starting from November. It has a thick crust and meat.
Green pepper is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, thiamine riboflavin, pyridoxine, sodium, magnesium, calcium and iron. 100 grams of green pepper is 40 calories. This value meets approximately 2% of the daily need. It is a standard variety produced under cover and in open field. Its thin, long, pointed, dark green and dark fruits are about 20 cm long. It is divided into two as bitter and sweet. It is an efficient and suitable variety for transportation.
Capia pepper is a food with high vitamin C content. It is also rich in potassium and folate. It is a variety suitable for open field cultivation. It is generally 10-15 cm long. It has long and wide, thick-fleshed, flat and conical-shaped fruits. Initially, its dark green fruits later turn red. It is mostly a productive variety.
It is suitable for open field production. The fruits are 17-18 cm. long and 2-2.5 cm. in diameter. It comes to harvest in 60 days. The average yield per decare is 3-4 tons.
It is a variety with a strong plant structure. Its fruit is hard and has a long shelf life. It is light yellow in color close to cream. This type of pepper, which is widely cultivated in our country, is both suitable for export and has high yields.
This pepper variety is Capsicum anuum L. species belonging to Solanaceae family and Capsicum genus, such as pepper, tomato and eggplant. This variety, which is common in Antalya in our country, is suitable for export since November. It is thick crusted and meaty. It is available in 3 colors, green, yellow and red.
Leeks have a sweet flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds of the leek plant are often sown in pre-prepared cold pillows between March and May. They are covered under 1-1.5 cm. thick fertile soil and pressed. It is watered with a filter. After 10-12 days, sprouting begins. Weakly sprouting seedlings are removed. When seedlings are 15-20 cm. tall and become as thick as a pencil, they are ready to be changed to their original place in the garden or field. The seedlings are planted to the soil which had been dug well in the winter with intervals of 15-20 cm.
Broccoli contains plenty of vitamin C and vitamin K, and is also rich in minerals such as folate potassium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, choline, selenium and sulfur, and fiber. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) Brassicaceae (cruciferous) is a kind of vegetable that is in the form of small green tubers, which is usually prepared by boiling.
Red radish, which does not affect blood sugar levels, has a feature that keeps you full for a long time. It also relieves nausea. It has high nutritional value: Red radish contains vitamins E, A, C, B6, K. It is also rich in antioxidants, fiber, zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and manganese. Its shell color is red, flesh color is white. It is a round shaped and delicious variety. Its average weight is 45 / 50 gr.
White radish has high nutritional value. It contains vitamins E, A, C, B6, K. It is also rich in antioxidants, fiber, zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and manganese. Therefore, radish is a vegetable with high nutritional value. Its shell color and flesh color are white. It is thin and long, and it can weigh between 250 gr and 1 kg. This product, which is grown in our country around the year, is also resistant to transportation.
Carrots, which are a storehouse of vitamin A, also contain large amounts of important vitamins such as vitamin K, C, B, B6 and E. Carrot (Daucus carota) is a biennial cultivated plant from the Apiaceae family, grown as a vegetable for its cone-shaped fleshy root.
Spinach is a very beneficial vegetable in terms of the nutritional value it contains. Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a flowering plant of the Amaranthaceae family. This plant, which is native to the central and southwestern regions of the Asian continent, is consumed as food in many different parts of the world. It was brought from Iran to Europe (Spain) by the Arabs in 11th century.
Beans, which are a complete protein, vitamin and mineral store, are rich in vitamins A, B9 and C, as well as iron and magnesium minerals. Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an annual cultivated plant, originating from the genus Phaseolus of the legumes (Fabaceae) family, first grown in Central America. Beans are grown in all warm and temperate climatic regions of the world. There are about 80 varieties.
Parsley contains high levels of chlorophyll and apigenin, a flavonoid. Apigenin has anti-cancer properties as well as anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory) and antioxidant. Parsley is a green, vascular plant that contains vitamin A, calcium, potassium and sulfur. The leaves are used as a spice. A pinch of parsley meets most of your daily vitamin C needs.
Dill fights against free radicals in the body. It significantly reduces the risk of cancer. Dill is an annual herb. The stem, which can rise up to 120 cm, has rounded white and green longitudinal stripes. The main leaves usually has 3-4 pieces. Lower leaves are with petiole, upper leaves are sessile. This type of plant can grow in almost any soil.
Mint is very rich in vitamin A. In addition, it contains plenty of calcium, magnesium, potassium, folate and omega-3 fats. Its main ingredient is Menthol and Menthon. The trunk can be upright, semi-upright or recumbent. It can reach 40-70 cm under normal conditions, and 100 cm under very good conditions. The leaves are bare or slightly hairy. There are hairs especially on the lower parts and on the edges of the veins. It grows better especially in humid areas.
Cauliflower is a vegetable with high levels of fiber and B vitamins. The edible part of cauliflower is the flowers that make up its head. The most popular cauliflowers are those with a firm head. The head of autumn cauliflower is medium in size, tight and with white flowers; The head of the winter cauliflower is large, tight and white-flowered, and the head of the March cauliflower is small, tight and white-flowered. Cauliflowers with loose heads and yellowish flowers are not considered acceptable. However, recently, varieties of cauliflower with pink, purple and yellow flowers have also been grown in Western countries. Cauliflower is consumed by making soup, fries, olive oil moussaka and in salads.
Garlic, the most effective antibiotic found in nature, is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Garlic contains 33 kinds of sulfur compounds, 17 kinds of amino acids, minerals such as manganese and zinc, as well as vitamin A, vitamin B and plenty of vitamin C. Garlic (Allium sativum) is a bulbous plant species of Allium genus, included in the Alliaceae family. It grows to a height of 25-100 cm. Its leaves, stems and underground bulbs contain a fragrant oil. Garlic is an annual herb. Garlic, which is related to onions, wild onions, lilies and leeks, does not grow in the wild in nature. It is thought to have been a cultivated plant throughout history, possibly derived from the Allium longicuspis species, native to southwest Asia. The best quality of garlic grows in soils rich in germanium and selenium.
