Arugula

Arugula Recipes 

This peppery green, also known as rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola, is a member of the mustard family. The leaves are mostly eaten raw in salads, although sometimes gently cooked or pureed in sauces and pestos.

STORAGE

Keep arugula refrigerated (32-36°F), stored in a perforated plastic bag, away from fruits to avoid deterioration.

Beets

Beet Recipes 

Both the beet root and the greens are edible.  Beet roots are often roasted or boiled, or can grated raw in salad, and the tops can be cooked like swiss chard or spinach.  Nutritionally speaking, beets are exceptional sources of essential vitamins and minerals. They are rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin A and vitamin K. Beets store most of these nutrients in their leaves.

STORAGE

Keep beets refrigerated (32-36°F). The stems and leaves can be removed and they do not need to be in a plastic bag. 

Bok Choi

Bok Choi Recipes 

Bok Choy is a Chinese leaf vegetable commonly used in Asian cuisine. The vegetable is related to the Western cabbage and is of the same species as the common turnip. Both the stalk and the leaves can be eaten raw, or cooked.  

STORAGE

Keep bok choy refrigerated (32-36°F), storing in a perforated plastic bag. 

Broccoli

Broccoli Recipes

Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, and is closely related to cauliflower. Its cultivation originated in Italy. Broccolo, its Italian name, means "cabbage sprout." Because of its different components, broccoli provides a range of tastes and textures, from soft and flowery (the floret) to fibrous and crunchy (the stem and stalk). 

STORAGE

Store broccoli in a bag in the high-humidity vegetable crisper of your refrigerator for up to three days.

Broccoli Raab

Broccoli Raab Recipes

Broccoli raab is a leafy green in the turnip amily. It is also known as Brassica rapa, or broccoli rabe, rapini, rape, and rapa. The plant is cultivated for its tender stalks, florets, and leaves, all of which can be eaten. The bitter, intense flavor of broccoli raab is very popular in Italy and many parts of Asia.

STORAGE

Keep broccoli raab refrigerated (32-36°F), storing in a perforated plastic bag to retain moisture.

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts Recipes

It's no surprise that Brussel sprouts look like perfect miniature versions of cabbage since they are closely related, both belong to the Brassica family of vegetables. Brussels sprouts grow in bunches of 20 to 40 on the stem of a plant that grows from two to three feet tall. 

STORAGE

Keep brussels sprouts refrigerated (32-36°F), storing in a perforated plastic bag to retain moisture.

Cabbage

Cabbage Recipes

We grow several types of cabbage, include red, green, and savoy.  Cabbage is part of the cruciferae family of vegetables along with kale, broccoli, collards and Brussels sprouts. 

STORAGE

Head cabbage stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator's humid vegetable bin will last at least a week. Savoy and Napa cabbages should be consumed within three or four days.

Carrots

Carrot Recipes

The carrot is a hardy, cool-season biennial that is grown for the thickened root it produces in its first growing season. Although carrots can endure summer heat in many areas, they grow best when planted in early spring and midsummer for fall harvest. They are rich in carotene (the source of vitamin A) and high in fiber and sugar content.

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STORAGE

Remove their green tops, rinse, drain, and put the carrots in plastic bags and store them in the coldest part of the refrigerator with the highest humidity. They'll last several months this way. To keep the carrots crisp and colorful add a little bit of water in the bottom of the plastic storage bag; this will keep the carrots hydrated. Carrots should be stored away from fruits such as apples and pears, which release the ethylene gas that cause carrots to become bitter.

Cauliflower

Cauliflower Recipes

Cauliflower lacks the green chlorophyll found in other members of the cruciferous family of vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and kale, because the leaves of the plant shield the florets from the sun as they grow. We tie up the heads early in the fall to protect the head. Cauliflower has a compact head (called a "curd"), usually about six inches in diameter that is composed of undeveloped flower buds. The flowers are attached to a central stalk. 

STORAGE

Place in a plastic bag and store in your refrigerator crisper. When stored properly, cauliflower will last up to five days; however, it is best when eaten within three days.

Celery Root

Celery Root Recipes

Celery root, also called Celeriac, is an edible root vegetable in the celery family. Don't mind its ugly exterior- once peeled, it can be used to flavor soups and casseroles or featured for its own unique flavor!

STORAGE

Store celery root in the refrigerate for up to a few months- checking periodically for soft spots.