Produce Briefs...
Radicchio
Cooking radicchio brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness but it can also be served fresh. Grill radicchio halves and combine with cooked white beans and balsamic vinaigrette.
Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Late May through mid-summer.
Current Facts
Baby summer squash are botanically the same as mature summer squash, simply picked at an earlier stage of growth.
Description/Taste
This mix of baby summer squash includes eight ball, baby gold bar, scallopini, baby green zucchini, baby crookneck squash. All these varieties are tender and mild, differing only subtly in texture and flavor, but widely in shape and color.
Nutritional Value
Summer squash is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, and contains iron, niacin, calcium, riboflavin, and part of the B complex.
Applications
This baby summer squash mix makes for a colorful presentation. Steam, bake, roast, braise, grill or stuff with filling. The squash are delicate, and are best eaten soon after they are picked.
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Seasons/Availability
Late May through mid-summer.
Current Facts
Baby summer squash are botanically the same as mature summer squash, simply picked at an earlier stage of growth.
Description/Taste
This mix of baby summer squash includes eight ball, baby gold bar, scallopini, baby green zucchini, baby crookneck squash. All these varieties are tender and mild, differing only subtly in texture and flavor, but widely in shape and color.
Nutritional Value
Summer squash is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, and contains iron, niacin, calcium, riboflavin, and part of the B complex.
Applications
This baby summer squash mix makes for a colorful presentation. Steam, bake, roast, braise, grill or stuff with filling. The squash are delicate, and are best eaten soon after they are picked.
