Farmers' Market Report April 20, 2012
Lambs Quarter
Grower: Coastal Organics
Description: Not as sweet nor as juicy as common spinach, wild spinach, also know as lamb’s quarter, offers an even greener, earthier, mineral flavor. Some describe the taste of young, wild spinach as reminiscent to asparagus. Producing triangular velvety-textured leaves, the entire plant, including the stems, is edible. Small black edible seeds on the plants are most often not fully developed when wild spinach is harvested and are still encased in tiny green pollen-like balls, which are also edible. ………<<Read more about this item>>
THE FARMS:
Polito Farms – Escondido, CA
- Oro Blanco Grapefruit
- Clementines
- Perfection Tangerines
- Toms Terrific Tangerines
- Sweet Lemon (Lima Dulce)
Rutiz – Arroyo Grande, CA
- Snap Peas
- English Peas
- Fava Beans
- Green Garlic
- Rainbow Chard
- Fennel
- Celery Root
- Herbs – Itl Parsley, Rosemary, Mint, Thyme, Oregano
- Bloomsdale Spinach
- Leeks
- Baby Broccoli
- Black Kale
- Jerry’s Salad Mix
Coastal Organics – Camarillo, CA
- Red Beets
- Lamb’s Quarter
- Cavolo Nero
- Baby Broccoli
- Pink Turnips
- Gold Turnips
- Red Gem Lettuce
- Arugula
- Orange Carrots
- White Turnips
- Fennel
Beck Grove – Fallbrook, CA
- Minneola Tangelos
- Nagami Kumquats
Rancho Del Sol – Fallbrook, CA
- Meyer Lemons
- Cara Cara Oranges
- Minneola Tangelos
- Sorrento Lemons
- Honey Nugget Tangerines
Garcia Organic Farm – Fallbrook, CA
- Avocados
- Meiwa Kumquats
- Cocktail Grapefruit
- Page Tangerines
Schaner Farm – Valley Center, CA
- Hen Eggs
Ramona Duck Farm – Ramona, CA
- Duck Eggs
Beylik Family Farms – Fillmore, CA
- Japanese Tomatoes
- Yellow Tomatoes
- Persian Cucumbers
Coleman Family Farm – Carpinteria, CA
- Baby Broccoli
- Snap Peas
- Pea Tendrils
- Wild Arugula
- Green Garlic
- Frisee
- Pirat Lettuce
- Pirella Lettuce
- Deer Tongue Lettuce
- Broccoli Spigarello
- Black Kale
- Lambs Quarter
- French Sorrel
- Escarole
- Radish – French Breakfast, Easter egg, Black Radish
- Flowers – Borage, Calendula, Arugula, Sage
- Herbs – Thyme, Bay Leaf, Sage Flowers, Rosemary, Tarragon, Savory, Sage, Choc Mint,
Rancho La Vina
- Walnut Oil
- Walnuts
Mike and Son Egg Ranch – Ontario, CA
- Brown Eggs
Pudwill Farm – Nipomo, CA
- Blackberrries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
Tutti Frutti – Santa Barbara County and Carpinteria
- Fennel
- Blue Lake Beans
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
Weiser Family Farm – Bakersfield, CA
- Red Thumb Potatoes
- All Red Potatoes
- Ruby Crescent Potatoes
- Purple Peruvian
- Peewee Mix Potatoes
- Ozette Potatoes
- Spring Garlic
- Purple Broccoli
- Green Almonds (minimum order of 50# or we can piggyback orders)
Flora Bella
- Butternut Squash
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- FB radish
- Arugula
- Rapini
Yasutomi Farm – Pico Rivera, CA
- Baby Bok Choy
- Baby Celery
- Miners Lettuce
Smit Orchards – Encinitas, CA
- Fuji Apples
- Pink Lady APples
McGrath Farms – Oxnard, CA
- Baby White Scallions
- Baby Red Scallions
- English Peas
- Baby Gold Beets
- Baby Red Beets
- Wild Arugula
- Pea Tendrils
- Green okami Spinach
- Japanese Turnips
- Baby Romanesco
- Fava Beans
- Fava Tendrils
Jaime Farms – CA
- Gold Turnips
- White Belly Radish
- White Icicle Radish
- Easter Egg Radish
- Baby Colored Carrots
- Red Spring Onions
- White Spring Onions
- Gold Beets
- Cauliflower
- Broccolflower
JJ Lone Daughter Ranch
- Meyer Lemons
- Navel Oranges
- Tangelos
Windrose – Santa Barbara, CA
- Green Garlic
- Red Dragon Potatoes
- French Breakfast Radish
- Rose Gold Potatoes
- Onoway Potatoes
Be Wise Ranch- Escondido, CA
- Herbs – Cilantro, Curly Parsley, Italian Parsley, Dill
- Kale – Dino, Red, & Green
- Bok choy
- Green cabbage
- Chard- Rainbow, Red, & Green
- Red & Green Dandelion Greens
- Red Radish
- Spring mix
- Strawberries
- Lettuce- Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Romaine
- Beets – Red & Chiogga
- Carrots
Aqualand Farms – Vista, CA
- Tatsoi
- Spinach Mustard Komatsuna
- Thai Basil
Go Green Agriculture – San Diego, CA
- Hydroponic Butter Lettuce – 12ct clams and 20ct bulk packs
Stehly Farms Organics – San Diego, CA
- Hass Avocados
- Fuerte Avocados
- Navel Oranges
- Gold nugget Tangerines