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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.
Description/Taste
The Sweet coconut has a round shape that tapers at the top of the nut giving it a conical appearance, which is unique to this variety. Similar to the young coconut, the Sweet coconut has a soft inner flesh that can be easily removed and is spongy. The inner white flesh of the Sweet coconut offers a very sweet tropical flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Sweet coconuts can be found growing year-round in tropical places such as Thailand, the Caribbean and throughout the South Pacific.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sweet Coconuts. One
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easiest, three is harder.| Koh Samui Sunset |
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Coconut Shake with Just Two Ingredients |
