Why buy from the market when you can grow them in your garden??
Read on to learn everything about how to grow Vegetables rich in Vitamins C in Containers. If you want to increase your vitamin C intake, grow these vegetables and get a fresh supplement of the vitamins.
1. Spinach
Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
Spinach has a high content of Vitamin C, B6, B9, and Folic Acid. It's easy to plant spinach in containers. Use it cooked or raw.
A 100-gram of spinach contains 28.1 milligrams of vitamin C.
2. Lettuce
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Lettuces are rich in vitamin C, and manganese, and contain lots of dietary fibers. You can grow it year-round and plant it in spring or late winter.
A 100-gram of lettuce has 9.2 milligrams of vitamin C.
3. Radish
Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
It provides a rich source of folate, vitamin c, and potassium and is an easy vegetable to grow in containers.
Vitamin C content per 100 grams of radishes is 14.8 milligrams.
4. Peppers
Botanical Name: Capsicum annum
Peppers and chili peppers are good sources of Vitamin C and iron.
Pepper contains 143.7 milligrams of vitamins C per 100 grams.
5. Tomatoes
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Tomatoes are full of vitamins C, K, and folate and they're easy to grow in pots. It is also one of the versatile vegetables and is used in many dishes.
One hundred grams of tomatoes contain 124 milligrams of vitamin C.
6. Eggplants
Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
Eggplant is another rich source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. There are many types of eggplants and they can be grown very easily.
A 100-gram of eggplant has 2.5 milligrams of vitamin C.
7. Green Onions
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
This is yet another vegetable that is high in vitamins C and A, and also contains riboflavin and folic acid.
Vitamin C content per 100 grams of green onions is 18.8 milligrams.
6. Onions
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
Onions are a good source of folic acid, vitamin c, and fiber, and they're easy to grow in most climates. They can be used fresh or cooked into dishes.
One hundred grams of onions contain 7.4 milligrams of vitamin C.
7. Broccoli
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
Broccoli contains nutrients that promote healthy bones, the immune system, and the cardiovascular system. It has a high content of Vitamin C, Magnesium, Iron, Sodium, and fiber content.
100 grams of broccoli contain 89 milligrams of vitamin C.
8. Brassicas
Botanical Name: Brassica
Brassicas are rich sources of vitamins C, K, A and E. They're also high in folate, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and fiber.
A 100-gram of brassica contains 53 milligrams of vitamin C.
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Happy Gardening!
Dr. Vandana K.