Most gardeners grow a variety of leafy or cabbage salads on their site. They are a storehouse of vitamins, benefit the body, they can be eaten right from the garden. The most popular variety, a relative of Iceberg lettuce, is the original Frillis salad.
The early ripening culture of rich green Frillis has crispy leaves with a torn structure and a loose head of cabbage weighing up to 300 g. The salad is suitable for growing from April to September on any soil. It is unpretentious to maintain and does not require much space. During the season, it allows you to collect several crops from one garden. Retains useful properties for a long time, if stored properly. It differs from other varieties in its excellent sweetish taste with bitterness and ascorbic acid content.
Consider 3 ways to plant a frillis step by step.
In open ground
It is preferable to plant this crop in early spring, with seeds in prepared grooves at a short distance from each other and in a sunny area.
- Place the seeds in the ground, sprinkle with a sand mixture on top and press down slightly.
- Water liberally and cover with foil (for protection on a cold night).
- Thin germinated seedlings in case of their density, since the size of the bundle reaches 20 - 25 cm in diameter, remove the film.
- Water daily in the evening and periodically loosen the soil slightly between the rows.
- Top dressing is carried out every 1 - 2 weeks with special fertilizers or garden preparations.
During the growth period, the lettuce forms a head, which simplifies the process of its collection. It is better to cut the leaves not at the root, but leaving 5 - 7 cm, which will allow re-harvesting.
Like all plants, this culture is susceptible to garden diseases. Having found on seedlings or an adult plant: spoilage, rot or midges, it is necessary to treat it with ordinary fertilizers and remove all diseased parts of the bush. The soil should also be disinfected.
Some gardeners use a trick when growing frillis. They sow mint or garden flowers around the garden, which, with their aroma and essential oils, repel aphids and prevent mold from developing on the shoots.
Into container at home
The first step is to choose the correct box for planting. It should not be tall with good drainage. Its optimal dimensions are 50x 70 cm wide and no more than 13 cm high.
- Buy or prepare soil. The best option is humus, peat, sand in a ratio of 2: 2: 1.
- Place a layer of expanded clay on the bottom, pour prepared soil and compact.
- Pour with a solution of potassium permanganate (1 crystal per 0.5 liters of boiled water at room temperature), make grooves 2 cm deep with an interval of 10 cm between them.
- Place seeds in 7-10 cm increments into prepared holes and sprinkle with earth.
- Sprinkle with water from a watering can and remove to a dark place until the first shoots. Then put it on the windowsill and water it regularly.
- Following the usual rules for watering and spraying, the first crop can be harvested after a month.
When grown at home, it is required to control air temperature, humidity and light. Do not expose to direct sunlight, slightly shade glass and place humidifiers near the pot.
Winter landing
The plant is winter-hardy, so it can be sown in late autumn before the arrival of cold weather (October - November).
- Apply fertilizer to the soil, loosen and make grooves 10 cm deep at a distance of 25 cm from each other.
- Sow seeds thicker, sprinkle with humus / foliage, cover with earth and water. It is recommended to cover it with spruce branches.
- With the arrival of spring, open the planting and wait for the first harvest, which will delight already at the beginning of spring.
Calorie content and benefits of salad
The annual Frillis belongs to the group of low-calorie plants, so 100 grams contains only 24 kcal. It is rich in vitamins, acids, trace elements. Its energy value is: 1.5 g dietary fiber, 1.7 g light carbohydrates, 1.4 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 95 g water.
Regular introduction of lettuce into the diet will help to heal the body and strengthen the immune system. In addition, Frillis has the following beneficial effects:
- strengthens the central nervous system and cardiovascular system;
- nourishes hair, skin and tissues with valuable substances;
- stabilizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract and thyroid gland;
- promotes rapid healing of wounds and cracks;
- normalizes the water balance of organ cells.
Also, it helps to reduce excess weight, increase the production of leukocytes. And the high content of folic acid is beneficial for pregnant and lactating women.
Frillis can be eaten as an independent dish, lightly watered with lemon-oil dressing, and as a side dish for any dish. Treat yourself and your friends to an original seafood and fruit snack. This is a fairly simple, but very tasty recipe, understandable even for a child.
Spring Shrimp Salad
- ready-made shrimps - 150 g;
- sweet and sour apple - 1 pc.;
- pineapple cubes - 110 g;
- salad - 70 g;
- ginger powder - 0.5 tsp;
- soy sauce - 1 tsp;
- vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons;
- yoghurt dressing - 100 ml glass.
Step by step cooking:
- Defrost shrimps, pour over with boiling water and sauté in a pan.
- Peel the apple, cut into thin strips.
- Wash the frillis leaves, blot with a napkin, pick with your hands.
- Put all the ingredients in a bowl, pour over the soy sauce and stir.
- In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, ginger, oil left after frying the shrimp and add any spices to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the appetizer, stir and serve!
