Produce Briefs...
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
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.
Current Facts
Plums are members of the Prunoideae subfamily of the Rosaceae, which contains all of the stone fruits such as peach, cherry, and apricot. The June plum AKA Golden Apple, Yellow Egg and Jamaican June, is distinguished by its growing region, shape and variety of uses.
Description/Taste
The June plum stands out among other plums not only because of its large, oval shape, but also because of its lime green coloring when harvested and its tropical bouquet of flavors and aromas. The June plum has a creamy colored firm semi-acidic flesh with flavors of pineapple, mango and apple. When mature it reveals aromas of sweet summer melons and its skin eventually ripen to hues of red and orange.
Applications
The musky perfume of a ripe June plum blends well with all types of berries, especially blueberries. Plums complement cured meats such as pancetta, prosciutto and bacon, providing a sweet and salty taste-treat. Picked slightly before ripe, plums reach perfection in a warm room. Refrigeration slows the ripening process of a plum, but will not stop it.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Hungary and central Europe use plums to make a potent brandy.
Geography/History
Though it may be native to Asia Minor, the June Plum thrives in tropical and subtropical equatorial regions of the world. It is mainly grown in South America and the Caribbean, specifically Jamaica.
Plums are members of the Prunoideae subfamily of the Rosaceae, which contains all of the stone fruits such as peach, cherry, and apricot. The June plum AKA Golden Apple, Yellow Egg and Jamaican June, is distinguished by its growing region, shape and variety of uses.
Description/Taste
The June plum stands out among other plums not only because of its large, oval shape, but also because of its lime green coloring when harvested and its tropical bouquet of flavors and aromas. The June plum has a creamy colored firm semi-acidic flesh with flavors of pineapple, mango and apple. When mature it reveals aromas of sweet summer melons and its skin eventually ripen to hues of red and orange.
Applications
The musky perfume of a ripe June plum blends well with all types of berries, especially blueberries. Plums complement cured meats such as pancetta, prosciutto and bacon, providing a sweet and salty taste-treat. Picked slightly before ripe, plums reach perfection in a warm room. Refrigeration slows the ripening process of a plum, but will not stop it.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Hungary and central Europe use plums to make a potent brandy.
Geography/History
Though it may be native to Asia Minor, the June Plum thrives in tropical and subtropical equatorial regions of the world. It is mainly grown in South America and the Caribbean, specifically Jamaica.
