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.
Seasons/Availability
Available year round, kale's peak season is during the winter months.
Description/Taste
White kale produces contrasting white midribs within its frilly green leaves. Rather strong flavored and chewy, its taste is reminiscent to cabbage. Once cooked, white kale offers a delicate texture and sweeter flavor.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of folic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C, kale provides a fair source of calcium and iron.
Geography/History
A short compact plant of the genus Brassica oleracea, the central leaves of the kale plant produce the "flower". Maturing about sixty-two days after planting, the leaves lose chlorophyll after several days when nighttime temperatures drop below fifty degrees Fahrenheit resulting in this white kale variety. It usually takes two to four weeks for the plants to develop their whitest white.
Available year round, kale's peak season is during the winter months.
Description/Taste
White kale produces contrasting white midribs within its frilly green leaves. Rather strong flavored and chewy, its taste is reminiscent to cabbage. Once cooked, white kale offers a delicate texture and sweeter flavor.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of folic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C, kale provides a fair source of calcium and iron.
Geography/History
A short compact plant of the genus Brassica oleracea, the central leaves of the kale plant produce the "flower". Maturing about sixty-two days after planting, the leaves lose chlorophyll after several days when nighttime temperatures drop below fifty degrees Fahrenheit resulting in this white kale variety. It usually takes two to four weeks for the plants to develop their whitest white.
