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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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Green kale has deep green, savoyed leaves attached to long green stem. Young Green kale leaves offer a crisp, tender texture. Mature leaves will be fibrous. Green kale offers a flavor similar to Green cabbage with mild sweet undertone while more mature kale will have a hint of bitterness.
Green kale is available year-round.
Green kale is scientifically known as borecole, which means leafy non-heading cabbage, with a Latin name of Brassica oleracea variety acephala. The English name of kale derives from the Scottish word “coles” or “caulis”
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Description/Taste
Green kale has deep green, savoyed leaves attached to long green stem. Young Green kale leaves offer a crisp, tender texture. Mature leaves will be fibrous. Green kale offers a flavor similar to Green cabbage with mild sweet undertone while more mature kale will have a hint of bitterness.
Seasons/Availability
Green kale is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green kale is scientifically known as borecole, which means leafy non-heading cabbage, with a Latin name of Brassica oleracea variety acephala. The English name of kale derives from the Scottish word “coles” or “caulis”
