Learn about food: celery, fennel and endive

Celery is a highly desired vegetable comes from the North of Europe from where it spread throughout the world. In Argentina, it grows well in acceptance preferably in the region surrounding La Plata (apiary area par excellence), Rosario and something a little more in the rest of the country.

The celery is a plant whose edible portion is the most widespread stem, but the leaves should also be eaten as they are very rich in various nutrients. It is used also as a condiment. The logs may be frozen after bleaching and if they are going to be used only for wines, then they can freeze raw.

The celery is an excellent source of potassium, fiber and vitamin A. It also contains significant amounts of calcium and vitamin B9 (foliate).

Fennel
It is an excellent source of fiber. By their very characteristics presents uses similar to celery.

Endive
It is a crop of cold areas and that grows best in soils that retain moisture. It is an excellent source of fiber, potassium, vitamin and vitamin 9 (foliate). Its characteristic taste of the bitter endive makes an excellent choice to mix in a salad along with other leafy vegetables.