Wild vegetables become the new favorite on the dining table: what wild vegetables are suitable for growing in rural areas in 2020?

During times of famine, wild vegetables were food that filled people's stomachs, but in recent years people have begun to enjoy eating wild vegetables. On one hand, cultivated vegetables may have pesticide residues; on the other hand, people can try different flavors. So what wild vegetables are suitable for growing in rural areas in 2020?

1. Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata is also called zhe'ergen. This wild vegetable has a distinctive fishy smell, which is why it is called yuxingcao (fish-smell herb). Opinions about this wild vegetable on the market are truly polarized: those who like it cannot put it down, but there are also quite a few people who dislike it. Tender Houttuynia cordata served as a cold dish is fresh and tasty, and its sales on the market are very good. It is also a popular internet-famous wild vegetable in recent years.

2. Chinese toon

In recent years, another phrase has become popular: “Chinese toon freedom”, which shows the value of Chinese toon on the market. There is a segment in “A Bite of China” about eating Chinese toon, which caused Chinese toon to become extremely popular in recent years. The price of Chinese toon is relatively expensive, and the Chinese toon bought is generally used for frying eggs. However, only the tender shoots of Chinese toon are tasty. If you miss the season for eating Chinese toon, Chinese toon is no longer worth much.

3. Dandelion

Friends in rural areas are very familiar with dandelions; they can be seen everywhere by the roadside, and playful children will even blow on dandelions with force to watch them drift down. Dandelion is still highly recognized on the market. Dandelion can also clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and disperse nodules, and promote urination to treat strangury. It is a relatively popular wild vegetable on the market in recent years.

4. Purslane

Many farming households can see this cute-looking plant everywhere in their courtyards. This plant has very strong survival ability, and it can also be considered a plant that is especially tolerant of poor soil. Whether in a dry environment or a waterlogged environment, it can survive. The taste of this plant is also very tasty, with a special sour flavor, making it especially suitable for use as an appetizer.

In addition to these wild vegetables, there are also some other wild vegetables, such as bitter chrysanthemum, mugwort leaves, fern, and other vegetables, all of which are relatively popular wild vegetables on the market.