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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.
Description/Taste
Purple Peacock broccoli has wrinkled, serrated leaves, with a vibrant purple vein that runs down the center of the leaf, the leaves most closely resemble red Russian kale. The plant produces loose heads of purple florets that are surrounded by the tender kale-like leaves. When young, the leaves and small sprouting heads are tender and sweet enough to be used raw in many culinary applications. When more mature the leaves can be cooked similarly to kale. Both the leaves and head will cook to a dark green color.
Seasons/Availability
Purple Peacock broccoli is available year-round.
Current Facts
Purple Peacock broccoli is a member of the Brassicaceae, or Mustard, botanical family. Purple Peacock broccoli is a cross between green goliath broccoli and two different varieties of kale.
