Produce Briefs...
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.
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
Society Garlic Flowers bloom best in spring and during the summer months.
Description/Taste
Garlic flowers are edible and release a strong garlic fragrance.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Asia and Europe, this plant is used medicinally for treating asthma, rheumatic pain, high blood pressure and digestive problems.
Geography/History
Native to South Africa and preferring well-drained light soil, this upright drought-tolerant evergreen plant is of the species Tulbaghia (tool-BADGE-ee-uh) violacea. In northern climates, it requires a thick mulch to survive the winter. It was named "society" garlic because eating it doesn't create bad breath, even though its taste is similar to real garlic. The species name "violacea" comes from the Latin for "violet".
Society Garlic Flowers bloom best in spring and during the summer months.
Description/Taste
Garlic flowers are edible and release a strong garlic fragrance.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Asia and Europe, this plant is used medicinally for treating asthma, rheumatic pain, high blood pressure and digestive problems.
Geography/History
Native to South Africa and preferring well-drained light soil, this upright drought-tolerant evergreen plant is of the species Tulbaghia (tool-BADGE-ee-uh) violacea. In northern climates, it requires a thick mulch to survive the winter. It was named "society" garlic because eating it doesn't create bad breath, even though its taste is similar to real garlic. The species name "violacea" comes from the Latin for "violet".
