Veggies

Herbs

Curled parsley has beautiful, dark green leaves well known as the classic garnish for deviled eggs and an ingredient in tabbouleh (parsley salad) or white clam sauce for…

Kale

Kale as a crop has been in cultivation for over 2,000 years.  There are presently over 50 varieties of Kale that come in a range of colors from…

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a crispy, sweet tasting, delicate flavored member of the Brassica family of vegetables, grown for its swollen, turnip-shaped portion of the stem which rests on the…

Lettuce

Lettuce is a fairly hardy, cool-weather vegetable that thrives when the average daily temperature is between 60 and 70°F. It should be planted in early spring or late…

Okra

Okra comes from a large vegetable plant thought to be of African origin, and it was brought to the United States three centuries ago by African slaves. The…

Onion – All Varieties

What’s New and Beneficial About Onions The flavonoids in onion tend to be more concentrated in the outer layers of the flesh. To maximize your health benefits, peel…

Potatoes

Red potatoes are a firm, thin skinned vegetable perfect for many recipes. Current Facts: Of the more than five thousand varieties of potatoes in the world, the most…

Radish

Summer Radish Radishes have often been dismissed as decoration and garnish. They are actually members of the cruciferous vegetable family so eat the greens. Because they vary in…

Spinach

A dark green leafy vegetable which is one of nature’s highest nutrient density foods. It is a cool season crop and belongs to the goosefoot family along with…

Squash

Squash may have been first cultivated in Mesoamerica some 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. Squash was one of the “Three Sisters” planted by Native Americans. The Three Sisters…

Tomatoes

The tomato is a sprawling plant in the nightshade family widely cultivated for its edible fruit. Savory in flavor (and accordingly termed a vegetable), the fruit of most…