Harvests begin in Tepeyanco Mexico

JESÚS ZEMPOALTECA. THE SUN OF TLAXCALA. The pumpkin flower is used in various dishes of traditional Tlaxcala cuisine. Because it has few calories, lettuce is one of the vegetables that are most in demand. TEPEYANCO, Tlaxcala. Peasants from Tepeyanco have started with the harvest of pumpkin flower to commercialize it in local markets, since the product is used in various dishes of traditional Tlaxcala cuisine. A few weeks ago, the cutting of that orange-yellow flower began, which rolls of 30 pieces sell for 15 pesos, which are used to make quesadillas, stews or use them in soups. In this regard, Mr. Irineo Pérez Sánchez, one of the farmers from that place, reported that the product was grown through the irrigation system and inside nurseries, since the storm is unpredictable. Asserted the pumpkin flower is rich in vitamin A, folate, potassium and calcium. Like most vegetables, it provides very few calories so it is a good option to include in stews and typical dishes, as it also ...