Produce Briefs...
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
Squashini is small to medium in size, averaging 12 to 15 centimeters in height and 4 to 6 centimeters in diameter, and has a long, narrow, cylindrical shape with smooth, thin skin. The shiny skin also has a bright green base hue and is covered in dark green stripes and veining running lengthwise across the surface. The flesh of the squash is ivory in color, smooth, and dense, and is interspersed with small and flat, underdeveloped seeds. Squashini has a fresh and vegetal aroma with a surprisingly sweet and nutty flavor with notes of fresh-cut grass.
