List of Seeds Distributed

LIST OF SEEDS AND ITS USES


1. Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) ചീര

• It is an edible flowering plant. 
• It grows up to 30cm tall. 
• It is an excellent source of vitamin K, A, B2, B6, E, C, calcium, potassium, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron and copper. 
• It is a winter super food. 

2. Chilli (Capsicum frutescenes)പച്ചമുളക്

• It is the fruit of plants from the genus capsicum, nightshade family. 
• They are dried or pickled to preserve for longer periods. 
• Dried chilies are grounded into powers as well.
• Chili is by far the most important fruit in Bhutan.

3. Ladies Finger ( Okra - Abelmoschus esculentus) വെണ്ട

• It belongs to the Mallow family. 
• It is valued for its edible green seed pods which when cooked become slime.
• It is rich in energy, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, E, C, K, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
• Okra is high in antioxidants. 
• It may be roasted and ground to form caffeine-free substitute for coffee. 

4. Tomato(Solanum lycopersicum) തക്കാളി

• It is an edible red berry type of fruit. 
• It belongs to the nightshade family.
• It is used in salads, ketchup and soups.
• Tomato juices are also prepared out of it. 
• It is a fruit in fact a berry botanically but used as a vegetable for culinary purposes.

5. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis) പയർ

• Also known as yard long bean or pea bean.
• Legume (pea) cultivated to be eaten as green pods.
• It is eaten both fresh and cooked. 
• In Kerala and Chinese cuisine it is used in stir fries.
• Rich in protein, vitamin A, B1, B2, C, folate, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and manganese.

By: Anna Rose Antony