Produce Briefs...
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.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Look for Borage Flowers in the spring and summer months.
Description/Taste
Tiny blue, lavender or purple star-shaped flowers with black centers, borage flowers offer a mild herbal cucumber flavor.
Nutritional Value
Rich in minerals, the leaves contain potassium, calcium and mineral salts.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In ancient times, borage was believed to have special powers. Celtic warriors indulged in borage wine before going into battle to increase their courage. Still a favorite today and easy to grow, drought-tolerant borage grows especially well in the temperate regions of North America.
Geography/History
A northern European native, this Borago officinalis plant prefers open and sunny places. The richer the soil, the bushier the plant. Loving the intense heat of summer but requiring wind protection. The flower clusters grow on long hollow prickly stems that emerge from the base of the scruffy leaves.
Look for Borage Flowers in the spring and summer months.
Description/Taste
Tiny blue, lavender or purple star-shaped flowers with black centers, borage flowers offer a mild herbal cucumber flavor.
Nutritional Value
Rich in minerals, the leaves contain potassium, calcium and mineral salts.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In ancient times, borage was believed to have special powers. Celtic warriors indulged in borage wine before going into battle to increase their courage. Still a favorite today and easy to grow, drought-tolerant borage grows especially well in the temperate regions of North America.
Geography/History
A northern European native, this Borago officinalis plant prefers open and sunny places. The richer the soil, the bushier the plant. Loving the intense heat of summer but requiring wind protection. The flower clusters grow on long hollow prickly stems that emerge from the base of the scruffy leaves.
