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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.
Grower
Thai Basil, "Siam Queen" has a spicy-sweet flavor with a licorice, basil aroma. It is a compact plant with green leaves and beautiful pink and purple flowers on red-purple stems. A distinct improvement over older varieties of Thai Basil, Siam Queen's yields are impressive, because the leaves are twice the size.
Basil relies on warm soil to grow, hence it thrives in the summer months.
Recipes that include Thai Basil. One
is
easiest, three is harder.
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Description/Taste
Thai Basil, "Siam Queen" has a spicy-sweet flavor with a licorice, basil aroma. It is a compact plant with green leaves and beautiful pink and purple flowers on red-purple stems. A distinct improvement over older varieties of Thai Basil, Siam Queen's yields are impressive, because the leaves are twice the size.
Seasons/Availability
Basil relies on warm soil to grow, hence it thrives in the summer months.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Thai Basil. One
is
easiest, three is harder.
