How much does leaf mustard cost per jin, and what are the six major differences from shepherd's purse?

Leaf mustard, also known as gai cai and gua cai, is a common vegetable in China. It is widely used in China to make pickles, and its seeds and whole plant can also be used as medicine, so its application value is extremely high. So about how much does leaf mustard cost per jin? What is the difference from shepherd's purse?

1. Introduction to leaf mustard:

1. What kind of vegetable is leaf mustard?

Leaf mustard is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant of the genus Brassica in the family Brassicaceae. It originated in Asia and is native to China. The plant height is 30-150 cm, the stem is upright and has many branches, the grown leaves are elliptical, lanceolate, ovate and other shapes, some young stems and leaves have bristles, and it tastes spicy, so it is mostly used to make pickles. It is a famous specialty vegetable of China.

2. What are the producing areas of leaf mustard?

There are many producing areas of leaf mustard. Except for arid areas and high-cold areas where it cannot be planted, it can be cultivated in other areas, such as Taiwan, China, Xinjiang, Heilongjiang, Jiangsu, Sichuan and other places where it is planted relatively more. However, it is cultivated the most in the four counties of Yunlin, Chiayi, Hsinchu and Miaoli in Taiwan, China.

2. About how much does leaf mustard cost per jin?

The market price of leaf mustard varies from high to low, generally around 0.6-5 yuan per jin, but the price differs due to different producing areas, markets, varieties and selling times. For example, the selling price at the Yixing Vegetable and Non-staple Food Wholesale Market in Jiangsu is around 0.6 yuan per jin, the selling price at the Xinyangguang Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market in Xianyang City, Shaanxi is around 5 yuan per jin, and the selling price at the Jingxi Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market in Huailai County, Hebei Province is around 2.5 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market. The latest market prices in various places are as follows:

3. What is the difference between leaf mustard and shepherd's purse?

Difference 1, different family and genus: Leaf mustard is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant of the species Brassica juncea in the tribe Brassiceae of the genus Brassica in the family Brassicaceae; shepherd's purse is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant of the species Capsella bursa-pastoris in the genus Capsella of the tribe Lepidieae in the family Brassicaceae.

Difference 2, different appearance: Leaf mustard has a plant height of 30-150 cm, an upright stem with branches, some stems and leaves have bristles, the leaves are ovate with serrated edges, it generally blooms from March to May, the flowers are yellow, and it bears fruit from May to June, and the fruit is a purple-brown sphere; shepherd's purse has a plant height of 10-50 cm, an upright stem with a single branch or branches from the lower part, some stems and leaves have hairs, some have single hairs or forked hairs, it generally blooms and bears fruit from April to June, the flowers are white and ovate, and the fruit is an inverted triangle or an inverted heart-shaped triangle.

Difference 3, different application value: The whole plant of leaf mustard has application value, among which the leaves are mostly used to make pickled vegetables, and the seeds and whole plant are used as medicine; shepherd's purse can be boiled, stir-fried, served as a cold dish, etc., and can also be used to make dumpling filling, wontons, steamed buns, pancakes, tofu soup, etc.

Difference 4, different distribution range: Leaf mustard is distributed throughout China; shepherd's purse is mostly wild, and few people cultivate it.

Difference 5, different nutritional value: Leaf mustard is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene and various trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus and iron, and also contains components such as choline, sinapine and flavonoids. Among them, every 100 g of leaf mustard contains 52 micrograms of vitamin A, 31 mg of vitamin C, 310 micrograms of carotene, 230 mg of calcium, and 47 mg of phosphorus; shepherd's purse is rich in vitamin B, vitamin P, vitamin E, carotene and various mineral elements such as calcium and phosphorus. Among them, every 100 g of shepherd's purse contains 1.77 mg of carotene and 0.3 mg of vitamin P.

Difference 6, different effects: Leaf mustard has the effects of refreshing the mind, clearing the brain, detoxifying, reducing swelling and resolving phlegm, and can treat symptoms such as cough and asthma and joint pain; shepherd's purse has the effects of clearing heat, reducing swelling, stopping bleeding and improving eyesight, and can treat symptoms such as edema, vomiting blood, bloody stool and red swollen painful eyes.

In general, leaf mustard prices vary, and the specific price can be checked at the local market. In addition, although leaf mustard and shepherd's purse are both plants of the family Brassicaceae, the two differ to some extent in appearance, effects and application value, so attention should be paid when purchasing.