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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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Blush daikon radish are cylindrical in shape with broad shoulders and a tapered end. They grow to 10-13 centimeters and have a thin, smooth skin. The pink exterior is brightest nearest its leaves and becomes a faint blush pink at its tapered end. The flesh is white with a starburst of pink and is crisp and juicy. Blush daikon radish have a mild to medium peppery bit that is characteristic in most radish varieties.
Blush daikon radish are available in the winter months.
Blush daikon radish are botanically known as Brassicaceae raphanus sativus. The word ‘Daikon’ is Japanese for “great root”. There are over 100 varieties of Daikon radish, most of which are near extinction due to the lack of commercial value.
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Description/Taste
Blush daikon radish are cylindrical in shape with broad shoulders and a tapered end. They grow to 10-13 centimeters and have a thin, smooth skin. The pink exterior is brightest nearest its leaves and becomes a faint blush pink at its tapered end. The flesh is white with a starburst of pink and is crisp and juicy. Blush daikon radish have a mild to medium peppery bit that is characteristic in most radish varieties.
Seasons/Availability
Blush daikon radish are available in the winter months.
Current Facts
Blush daikon radish are botanically known as Brassicaceae raphanus sativus. The word ‘Daikon’ is Japanese for “great root”. There are over 100 varieties of Daikon radish, most of which are near extinction due to the lack of commercial value.
