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.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Red Tatsoi is available year round. This new variety is locally grown by Babe Farms in California and was first harvested in January 2009.
Current Facts
Red Tatsoi is an Asian leaf vegetable variety that is a member of the Brassica rapa family. It is commonly known as spoon mustard, spinach mustard and rosette bok choy. It is a flat forming Chinese cabbage.
Description/Taste
Red Tatsoi is a small plant that forms a rosette of petite leaves with short pale lime green stems. Its savoyed-shaped, deep burgundy blushed leaves are glossy with a buttery, tender and succulent texture. Red Tatsoi displays mild spinach-like flavors with sweet and nutty undertones.
Applications
Mix with lettuces and other greens; drizzle with dressing or vinaigrette. Steam, wilt, lightly stir fry or sauté and serve as an accompaniment to chicken, fish, or other proteins or as a cooked, chilled salad. Toss in soups for flavor and texture or use as a bed or garnish. Substitute for basil and make pesto.
Geography/History
Tatsoi is native to China and as it has been cultivated in Japan for centuries, it is considered an ancient green. It is a fast-growing plant that can be harvested within one month of sowing. It thrives in cool seasons and requires fertile soil, warm days and cool nights.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Tatsoi. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Red Tatsoi is available year round. This new variety is locally grown by Babe Farms in California and was first harvested in January 2009.
Current Facts
Red Tatsoi is an Asian leaf vegetable variety that is a member of the Brassica rapa family. It is commonly known as spoon mustard, spinach mustard and rosette bok choy. It is a flat forming Chinese cabbage.
Description/Taste
Red Tatsoi is a small plant that forms a rosette of petite leaves with short pale lime green stems. Its savoyed-shaped, deep burgundy blushed leaves are glossy with a buttery, tender and succulent texture. Red Tatsoi displays mild spinach-like flavors with sweet and nutty undertones.
Applications
Mix with lettuces and other greens; drizzle with dressing or vinaigrette. Steam, wilt, lightly stir fry or sauté and serve as an accompaniment to chicken, fish, or other proteins or as a cooked, chilled salad. Toss in soups for flavor and texture or use as a bed or garnish. Substitute for basil and make pesto.
Geography/History
Tatsoi is native to China and as it has been cultivated in Japan for centuries, it is considered an ancient green. It is a fast-growing plant that can be harvested within one month of sowing. It thrives in cool seasons and requires fertile soil, warm days and cool nights.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Red Tatsoi. One
is easiest, three is harder.
