Carrots help you see in the dark . Beta-carotene gives carrots their yellow colour. It forms Vitamin A, which is an antioxidant.

 Leafy green vegetables are very good for eyes, too. They contain lutein & Vitamin E which are antioxidants. Lutein protects the retina from sunlight.

Leafy green vegetables are the best veg in the garden in February. Examples are kale, spinach, cabbage and sprouting broccoli.

There are 3 types of sprouting broccoli:

• white                                  

  

• purple
• perpetual

The white broccoli has small white flowering tips.

These are snapped off when about 2″ long.

 Steamed or boil them for 10-15 minutes for a very special veg.

Ours are about ready to harvest now.

The purple sprouters are a week or so later, & have a stronger taste.

The perpetual broccoli comes up year after year, so rather messes the rotation up. But it is easy to grow.

Beans are also important for eye health. Beans contain zinc, which is an essential element for healthy eyes.