What is the katran plant like?

Sometimes plants that are practically unknown to us become popular enough to win their place in the sun on almost every garden plot. Such is the Katran plant. just a couple of decades ago, ordinary gardeners and gardeners knew practically nothing about him in our country. and today this interesting plant is gaining more and more popularity.

What is it - Katran? It belongs to cabbage, just like horseradish. And just like horseradish, it is used in food as a seasoning for meat, in salads, when preparing for future use. The roots of this plant, which are also similar to horseradish roots, contain a large amount of vitamin C, PP, B vitamins. It contains many useful substances: sugar, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, essential oil,

Katran is an amazing plant. Indeed, in addition to its nutritional properties, it is also quite decorative. During the flowering period, its green rosettes are decorated with small white flowers, collected in lush bouquets. These flowers are good honey plants, which makes Katran even more attractive for cultivation.

By the way, raising Katran is not so difficult. Sow it with seeds in open ground. During the period of seed germination, this plant needs a lot of sun, and therefore, for the initial cultivation, it is necessary to choose just such a sunny place. An adult plant grows well in both sun and shade. Katran is a plant-fighter: it easily tolerates heat with drought and frost. It is not necessary to cover it for the winter, a natural snow cover will be enough for such a plant.

Katran is still gaining popularity in our country, and due to its useful properties and ease of cultivation, it will soon take its rightful place among other vegetable and ornamental crops.

Good luck!