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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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Watermelon are diverse, with over 1200 known varieties. The seeds may be red, white, black, pink, spotted or brown. Their thick, hard rinds range from pale to dark green and may be solid in color or striped. Large and round or oblong, the juicy flesh also varies from pink to deep red, affecting a Watermelon's sweetness. Often the deeper colored the flesh, the sweeter the taste. Watermelon's flesh contains about 6% sugar and it is comprised primarily of water.
Watermelon is available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.
Watermelon, botanically known as Citrullus lanatus, is a flowering and fruiting vine plant and member of the cucumber family, Cucurbitaceae. Since it is not a member of the genus Cucumis, technically the Watermelon is not botanically classified as a melon and rather is a specialized type of large berry also known as a pepo or false berry.
Recipes that include Watermelon. One
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easiest, three is harder.
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Description/Taste
Watermelon are diverse, with over 1200 known varieties. The seeds may be red, white, black, pink, spotted or brown. Their thick, hard rinds range from pale to dark green and may be solid in color or striped. Large and round or oblong, the juicy flesh also varies from pink to deep red, affecting a Watermelon's sweetness. Often the deeper colored the flesh, the sweeter the taste. Watermelon's flesh contains about 6% sugar and it is comprised primarily of water.
Seasons/Availability
Watermelon is available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.
Current Facts
Watermelon, botanically known as Citrullus lanatus, is a flowering and fruiting vine plant and member of the cucumber family, Cucurbitaceae. Since it is not a member of the genus Cucumis, technically the Watermelon is not botanically classified as a melon and rather is a specialized type of large berry also known as a pepo or false berry.
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Recipes that include Watermelon. One
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easiest, three is harder.| watermelon.org |
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Italian-Style Watermelon Bruschetta |
