Farmers' Market Report January 18, 2013
Description: Meiwa kumquats are distinguished by their more rounded versus oval shape and their level of sweetness. In fact they are often simply referred to as the sweet kumquat. Meiwa kumquats are entirely edible, rind, flesh and the occasional soft seeds. Meiwa kumquats have a thick, smooth oily peel with aromatic citron fragrances and sweet flavor. The fruit’s flesh is not overly juicy but still very flavorful and tart. Only by eating both the skin and flesh will its perfect sweet-tart flavor balance be experienced. The average size of a kumquat is about one inch in diameter. ……..<<Read more about this item>>
THE FARMS:
Rutiz – Arroyo Grande, CA
- Leeks
- Nettles
- Sugar Pie Pumpkins
- Celery Root
- Fennel
- Brussel Sprouts
- Squash- green kabocha, spaghetti squash, hubbard, delicata, sweet dumpling
Rancho Del Sol – Fallbrook, CA
- Meyer Lemons
- Buddhas Hand
- Yuzu Limes
- Sorrento Lemons
- Kishu Tangerines
- Satsuma Mandarins
- Cara Cara Oranges
Garcia Organic Farm – Fallbrook, CA
- Avocados
- Kumquats
- Oro Blanco grapefruit
- Cocktail grapefruit
- Key limes
- Satsuma mandarins
Schaner Farm – Valley Center, CA
- Hen Eggs
Ramona Duck Farm – Ramona, CA
- Duck Eggs-VERY SHORT over the next couple weeks
Beylik Family Farms – Fillmore, CA
- Japanese Tomatoes
- Yellow Tomatoes
- Persian Cucumbers
Coleman Family Farm – Carpinteria, CA
- Freckles Lett
- Sierra Lett
- Treviso
- Frisee
- Pirat Lettuce
- Pirella Lettuce
- Deer Tongue Lettuce
- Rainbow Chard
- Pea Tendrils
- Black Kale
Rancho La Vina
- Walnut Oil
- Walnuts
Mike and Son Egg Ranch – Ontario, CA
- Brown Eggs
Pudwill Farm – Nipomo, CA
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
Tutti Frutti – Santa Barbara County and Carpenteria
- Heirloom Tomatoes
- Green Beans
- Leeks
- Red Torpedo onions
Weiser Family Farm – Bakersfield, CA
- Bunch Mixed Carrots
- Butternut Squash
- Watermelon Radish
- Bunch Carrots – White, Purple, Nante, yelllow
- Crosne
Flora Bella
- Rapini
- Stinging Nettles
- Baby Rutabaga
- Baby White Turnip
- Baby Purple Turnip
- Mizuna
- Red Mustard Greens
- German Butterball Potatoes
- Arugula
Yasutomi Farm – Pico Rivera, CA
- Baby Bok Choy
- Baby Celery
McGrath Farms – Oxnard, CA
- Pearl White Onions
- Mixed Baby Carrots – Orange, Yellow, and Red
- Baby Corn
- Butternut Squash
- Pea Tendrils
- Green Okami Spinach
Jaime Farms – CA
- Celery
- Bunch Beets- White, Red, Striped, and Gold
- White Bunch Turnips
- Yellow Bunch Turnips
Windrose – Santa Barbara, CA
- Herbs- Chives, Marjoram, Mint, Thyme, Rosemary, Savory
- French Leeks
- Scarlett Nantes
Coastal Organics
- Black Kale
- Lambs Quarter
- Mixed Baby Lettuce
- Red Chard
- Green Chard
- Fennel
- Spinach