What are exotic Vegetables?
Vegetables that are grown under special conditions are known as Exotic Vegetables. Exotic vegetables are cultivated in poly houses or green shade net houses but in Ooty open fields are more than enough because the climate is so much suitable for agriculture
Veggies like broccoli, lettuce, zucchinis, endive, leeks, Chinese cabbage, and bell peppers literally thrive during the season.
Why are exotic vegetables expensive?
However, growing exotic vegetables needs a lot of care due to high susceptibility towards pests and diseases. Since these are high-value crops, they are grown in a protected environment. The whole supply from the farm to the table has to be in a manner that produces minimum wastage and maintains the quality of these products.
While comparing to regular vegetables the demand for exotics is always high in need ,this makes it higher and only in certain parts of India these vegetables can be grown it also makes its demand higher ,places like Ooty (The Nilgiris ) these crops are grown and maintained in high attitudes and transported around the country .
What are the benefits of exotic vegetables?
Exotic vegetables are powered with antioxidants that prevent inflammation of blood vessels and digestive tract. It also prevents cardiovascular disease, especially atherosclerosis. This exotic vegetable is only tasty but offers numerous health benefits. It is a rich source of Vitamins A,C,E and K and also contains folate and chromium.
Conclusion
This Blog gives the basic information about Exotic Vegetables and how its so important in our daily life ,stay tuned for future blogs about Exotic vegetables clearly and briefly !!
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