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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 dandelion is a perennial, herbaceous plant with long, lance-shaped leaves. Dandelion greens are simply the very young and tender leaves of the dandelion plant. The younger leaves offer a slightly less bitter bite. The paler the leaves, the more tender the greens.
Originally simply thought of as a weed, dandelion greens are best harvested young, before the flowers appear and the plant goes to seed.
Dandelion greens, roots and flowers are beneficial for liver function as well as a digestive aid. It is believed that the herb produces beneficial effects by removing toxic pollutants in the body that have accumulated over time.
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The dandelion is a perennial, herbaceous plant with long, lance-shaped leaves. Dandelion greens are simply the very young and tender leaves of the dandelion plant. The younger leaves offer a slightly less bitter bite. The paler the leaves, the more tender the greens.
Current Facts
Originally simply thought of as a weed, dandelion greens are best harvested young, before the flowers appear and the plant goes to seed.
Nutritional Value
Dandelion greens, roots and flowers are beneficial for liver function as well as a digestive aid. It is believed that the herb produces beneficial effects by removing toxic pollutants in the body that have accumulated over time.
