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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
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Green Frill mustard is available winter through spring.
Mustard is a name that is applied to many different botanical species, including white, yellow, green, red and black mustard varieties. Green Frill mustard, scientific name Brassica juncea var. linearifolia, is also know as Japanese Water greens. It is member of the Brassica family along with arugula, radishes and turnips. It is a hardy perennial cut-and-come again green grown for fresh eating.
Green Frill Mustard has thin, deeply serrated and finely toothed kelly green foliage and super thin pale green stems. The texture is distinct, crunchy and yet tender in its mouthfeel. Its flavor, robust with bold peppery nuances.
Green Frill mustard contains compounds which have cancer preventing benefits, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and natural detoxifying properties.
Green Frill mustard is a common salad green, pot herb, braising and pickling green in a diversity of cuisines from Asia to Europe to South America. Green Frill mustard pairs well with beef, pork, grilled fish, garlic, creamy soft and fresh cheeses, nutty oils, light vinegars, citruses such as grapefruit and lemon, mushrooms, fennel, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, cumin, basil, persimmons, pomegranates and stone fruits such as peaches and cherries.
Green Frill mustard is native to the Himalayan region of India. It can be found growing wild and has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. All mustard greens are sensitive to freezing and cannot survive at temperatures below 25°F, thus they are used either as a Spring or late Fall crop. Green Frill mustard is an a early maturing variety making them choice for multiple plantings per harvest season.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Frill Mustard. One
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Seasons/Availability
Green Frill mustard is available winter through spring.
Current Facts
Mustard is a name that is applied to many different botanical species, including white, yellow, green, red and black mustard varieties. Green Frill mustard, scientific name Brassica juncea var. linearifolia, is also know as Japanese Water greens. It is member of the Brassica family along with arugula, radishes and turnips. It is a hardy perennial cut-and-come again green grown for fresh eating.
Description/Taste
Green Frill Mustard has thin, deeply serrated and finely toothed kelly green foliage and super thin pale green stems. The texture is distinct, crunchy and yet tender in its mouthfeel. Its flavor, robust with bold peppery nuances.
Nutritional Value
Green Frill mustard contains compounds which have cancer preventing benefits, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and natural detoxifying properties.
Applications
Green Frill mustard is a common salad green, pot herb, braising and pickling green in a diversity of cuisines from Asia to Europe to South America. Green Frill mustard pairs well with beef, pork, grilled fish, garlic, creamy soft and fresh cheeses, nutty oils, light vinegars, citruses such as grapefruit and lemon, mushrooms, fennel, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, cumin, basil, persimmons, pomegranates and stone fruits such as peaches and cherries.
Geography/History
Green Frill mustard is native to the Himalayan region of India. It can be found growing wild and has been cultivated for over 5,000 years. All mustard greens are sensitive to freezing and cannot survive at temperatures below 25°F, thus they are used either as a Spring or late Fall crop. Green Frill mustard is an a early maturing variety making them choice for multiple plantings per harvest season.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Swoon Dessert Bar | San Diego CA | 619-528-0875 |
| The Rose Wine Pub on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-280-1815 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Frill Mustard. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Simple Pleasures |
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Green Salad with Mustard Frill, Watercress and Pea Tendrils |
