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.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
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Seasons/Availability
Middle Eastern "Cousa Magda" is a summer squash available from June throughout the summer months.
Current Facts
Once sown, Middle Eastern squash matures in 48 days with high yields over a long season.
Description/Taste
Middle Eastern "Cousa Magda" squash has a sweet, nutty flavor comparable with Zephyr. It's actually iconically known as the best tasting Middle Eastern "style" squash. The blocky, pale-green, tapered fruits have a smooth and shiny skin. They are optimally picked small, 3-4" long.
Applications
Stuff and roast, saute or grill. This zucchini is ideal for many cooking applications, just don't over cook it. It's thin skin and tender flesh require the briefest of heat.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cousa is a Middle eastern squash that literally means "squash" in Arabic.
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Seasons/Availability
Middle Eastern "Cousa Magda" is a summer squash available from June throughout the summer months.
Current Facts
Once sown, Middle Eastern squash matures in 48 days with high yields over a long season.
Description/Taste
Middle Eastern "Cousa Magda" squash has a sweet, nutty flavor comparable with Zephyr. It's actually iconically known as the best tasting Middle Eastern "style" squash. The blocky, pale-green, tapered fruits have a smooth and shiny skin. They are optimally picked small, 3-4" long.
Applications
Stuff and roast, saute or grill. This zucchini is ideal for many cooking applications, just don't over cook it. It's thin skin and tender flesh require the briefest of heat.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cousa is a Middle eastern squash that literally means "squash" in Arabic.
