VerdurasIniciante
Acelga
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Nome Científico
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Família
Amaranthaceae
Origem
Mediterranean region
Tipo
Biennial (grown as annual)
50-60 days
Usos Culinários
Sabor: Earthy, slightly bitter, spinach-like
- Sautéed with garlic as side dish
- Added to soups and stews
- Substitute for spinach
- Stems can be prepared separately
- Traditional Portuguese 'acelgas guisadas'
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
FebruaryMarch
Semear ao Ar Livre
MarchAprilAugustSeptember
Colheita
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Benefícios para a Saúde
- Extremely high in vitamin K for bone health
- Rich in vitamin A and C
- Contains betalains with anti-inflammatory properties
- Good source of magnesium
- May help regulate blood sugar