Produce Briefs...
Garlic Flowers
Garlic flowers are essentially the flowering seeds of a garlic plant. They emerge at the tip of the garlic's above-ground stem. The seeds appear once the garlic has reached maturity or if the plant begins to bolt early
Banana Flowers
Exotic banana flowers are the red-orange to deep purple, pointed, compact heads at the tip end of a forming bunch of bananas. Each bud has large outer petals that protect groups of small white flowers
Grower
Red Okami spinach available in late spring.
Baby red Okami spinach produces rich green, spear-shaped leaves with contrasting red, edible stems. This spinach variety offer a mild "spinach" flavor and tender texture. Baby red Okami spinach is similar to baby spoon spinach in taste and texture.
An excellent source of antioxidants, spinach has four times the beta carotene of broccoli. High in lutein, nutrients in spinach help lower blood cholesterol. It also contains carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron and folic acid. For best nutritional value, eat raw or slightly cooked.
Use baby red Okami as a salad ingredient or wilt with hot pastas and grains. Pair with fresh citrus and berries, nuts, strong cheeses, spring vegetables such as peas and asparagus, or toss with hot past or grains until barely wilted. Baby red Okami spinach has a more mild, less metallic flavor than mature spinach and is complimented by vinaigrettes, fresh herbs, garlic, toasted bread and beans. Keep baby red Okami spinach cool and dry until ready to use.
Recently Spotted
Someone spotted Baby Red Okami Spinach using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Seasons/Availability
Red Okami spinach available in late spring.
Description/Taste
Baby red Okami spinach produces rich green, spear-shaped leaves with contrasting red, edible stems. This spinach variety offer a mild "spinach" flavor and tender texture. Baby red Okami spinach is similar to baby spoon spinach in taste and texture.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of antioxidants, spinach has four times the beta carotene of broccoli. High in lutein, nutrients in spinach help lower blood cholesterol. It also contains carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron and folic acid. For best nutritional value, eat raw or slightly cooked.
Applications
Use baby red Okami as a salad ingredient or wilt with hot pastas and grains. Pair with fresh citrus and berries, nuts, strong cheeses, spring vegetables such as peas and asparagus, or toss with hot past or grains until barely wilted. Baby red Okami spinach has a more mild, less metallic flavor than mature spinach and is complimented by vinaigrettes, fresh herbs, garlic, toasted bread and beans. Keep baby red Okami spinach cool and dry until ready to use.
Recently Spotted
Someone spotted Baby Red Okami Spinach using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Hillcrest Farmers Market Near San Diego, California, United States About 37 days ago, 5/12/13 Spotter's comments : Sage mountain farm is selling great tasting Bordeaux spinach. It has a nutty sweet flavor. |
