Produce Briefs...
Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Generally available year round, extreme weather conditions may affect production of Baby Micro Mix Carrots.
Description/Taste
Tiny and tasty, Baby Micro Carrot Mix are even smaller than the baby carrot mixes.
Nutritional Value
Naturally nutritious, carrots provide an excellent source of beta carotene and Vitamin A. Clipping the tops when harvested helps preserve nutritional benefits and freshness as the tops may pull the moisture and nutrients from the carrots. As a carrot matures, its natural sugars are stored in the cells of its outer layer.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Carrots were originally purple, however, other colors such as red, white and yellow also appeared in Asia thousands of years ago.
Geography/History
This array of baby micro carrots is locally grown at Weiser Farms in California. Weiser Farms is renowned for growing superior carrots, heirloom squashes, melons and a variety of premium potatoes.
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Seasons/Availability
Generally available year round, extreme weather conditions may affect production of Baby Micro Mix Carrots.
Description/Taste
Tiny and tasty, Baby Micro Carrot Mix are even smaller than the baby carrot mixes.
Nutritional Value
Naturally nutritious, carrots provide an excellent source of beta carotene and Vitamin A. Clipping the tops when harvested helps preserve nutritional benefits and freshness as the tops may pull the moisture and nutrients from the carrots. As a carrot matures, its natural sugars are stored in the cells of its outer layer.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Carrots were originally purple, however, other colors such as red, white and yellow also appeared in Asia thousands of years ago.
Geography/History
This array of baby micro carrots is locally grown at Weiser Farms in California. Weiser Farms is renowned for growing superior carrots, heirloom squashes, melons and a variety of premium potatoes.
