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Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Mustard greens are a cool season crop thriving in the Winter months through Spring.
Current Facts
Mustard greens, AKA Indian mustard, Chinese mustard, and leaf mustard, are the leaves of the mustard plant (Brassica juncea). Mustard is a name that is applied to many different botanical species, including white, yellow, green, red and black mustard varieties. Mustard greens are hardy perennial cut-and-come again herbaceous greens grown for fresh eating and for the plant's seeds. Mustard plants contain volatile oil which has strong antimicrobial (bacteria and fungi) properties. These properties make mustard greens a choice cover crop to plant as an organic pesticide for weeds and soil born-pathogens.
Description/Taste
Mustard greens have broad, wavy frilled leaves with longitudinal veins. Upright leaves are supported by thin pale green stems. Mustard greens have a distinct, succulent, crunchy and yet tender texture. Their flavor is robust with bold peppery nuances.
Nutritional Value
Mustard greens contain compounds which have cancer preventing benefits, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and natural detoxifying properties.
Applications
Mustard greens can be used in preparations both hot and cold, utilized as a salad green, pot herb or braising green. Mustard greens pair well with rich meats such as pork, lamb and sausages, creamy sauces, aged and melting cheeses, apples, peaches, cucumbers, citrus, vinegars, especially apple cider and rice, nuts like pistachios and hazelnuts, herbs and spices including cumin, cilantro, dill, garlic, fennel and corriander. The seeds of the mustard plant can be sprouted and eaten raw, eaten in dried form as a spice or pickled. They can also be used to make mustard paste or condiments such as grain mustard.
Geography/History
Mustard greens are native to India. The first varietal differentiation of mustard greens was cultivated in China near Sichuan. Mustard greens have been naturalized throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Japan to Europe to South and North America. Though very tolerable of a variety of climate and soil conditions, Mustard greens prefer rich organic nutrient-dense soils, full sun and cool temperatures for efficient and fast growth.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-203-8584 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mustard Greens. One
is easiest, three is harder.| A Mingling of Tastes |
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Greek-Style Silky Braised Greens |
| Food Mayhem |
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Pickled Mustard Greens |
| Fearless Kitchen |
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Mustard Greens with Rhubarb |
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