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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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The Star Ruby grapefruit is the standard of grapefruit in color, flavor and fragrance. Its rough, globular exterior is yellow-orange with a blush of rose. The peel is bittersweet, substantial and lacking fragrance until it is punctured or zested, when it then releases a bouquet of citrus aromatics. The segmented flesh is aromatically bright-- rich in color, juice and sweet-tart flavor.
Star Ruby Grapefruit can be found in San Diego year-round. Shoemaker Farms peak season is the Summer.
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Description/Taste
The Star Ruby grapefruit is the standard of grapefruit in color, flavor and fragrance. Its rough, globular exterior is yellow-orange with a blush of rose. The peel is bittersweet, substantial and lacking fragrance until it is punctured or zested, when it then releases a bouquet of citrus aromatics. The segmented flesh is aromatically bright-- rich in color, juice and sweet-tart flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Star Ruby Grapefruit can be found in San Diego year-round. Shoemaker Farms peak season is the Summer.
