Scientific Name: Raphanus Sativus The radish is an edible root vegetable of the Brassica family. Radishes have numerous varieties, varying in size, color and duration of required cultivation time. Like other brassicas, radishes contain mustard oils, which give them pungency. Radishes have been cultivated for thousands of years in both China and the Mediterranean area.…
The purple potatoes have a purple and red swirled skin with white flesh so if they look like they are two colors they are supposed to be! Unique taste and smooth texture make this variety a favorite for many. Slightly sweet flavor gets sweeter with longer storage. Snow white flesh is perfect for mashing, but…
Oregano is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm long. The flowers are purple, 3–4 mm long, produced in erect spikes. Otto…
Scientific Name: Lactuca Sativa Lettuce is a cool season crop which can actually become dormant and bitter in the mid summer heat. There are many types of lettuce to choose from but generally we grow romaine, and butterhead lettuces. Our plantings are targeted for spring and fall harvest but soon we hope figure out a…
Scientific Name: Brassica Oleracea Kohlrabi (German turnip) is a low, stout cultivar of the cabbage. The name comes from the German Kohl (“cabbage”) plus Rübe ~ Rabi (Swiss German variant) (“turnip”), because the swollen stem resembles the latter. The taste and texture of kohlrabi are similar to those of a broccoli stem or cabbage heart,…
Kale is a form of cabbage, green or purple, in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms. The species Brassica oleracea contains a wide array of vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, and brussels sprouts. All kale is in the…
An heirloom tomato is an open-pollinated (non-hybrid) heirloom cultivar of tomato. Heirloom tomatoes have become increasingly popular and more readily available in recent years. They are grown for historical interest, access to wider varieties, and by people who wish to save seeds from year to year. Heirloom tomato cultivars can be found in a wide variety of colors, shapes,…
Bell pepper, also known as sweet pepper and capsicum (in Australia and New Zealand), is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum (chili pepper). Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including red, yellow, orange and green. Compared to green peppers, red peppers have more vitamins and nutrients and contain the antioxidant…
Scientific Name: Allium Allium is the scientific name for the garlic/onion/leek/chive family, and is derived from the classical Latin alium meaning “garlic.” “Scapes” are the flower stalks found on certain members of the allium family. Garlic scapes, which only appear on the finest hard neck garlic varieties, curl upward as they grow, ultimately straighten, and then grow little…
Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment. It is a fundamental component in many or most dishes of various continents, including Asia, the middle east, northern Africa, Europe, and America. The flavour varies in intensity and aroma with the different cooking methods. It is often paired with…