Farmer's Market Report April 6, 2012

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Lyon Artichokes Grower: Life’s a Choke Description: Weighing in it at about 1.5 pounds each, this artichoke is the artichoke of all artichokes. Unlike other artichokes, the Lyon comes with a 7″ stem that when cooked is also quite edible. The Lyon is round and robust, boasting more heart than any other artichoke. The heart …

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Farmers' Market Report March 23, 2012

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  Sorrento Lemons Grower: Rancho Del Sol Description: The Sorrento lemon has a lemondrop yellow, highly fragrant, medium-thick peel. Its ovate in shape with tapered ends. The pulp is translucent yellow in color and yields a large quantity of semi acidic juice. Though the flesh is very low in seeds and often seedless, the lemon …

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Farmers' Market Report March 16, 2012

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  English Peas Grower: McGrath Family Farms Description: English Peas produce a large grass-green bulging pod that encases round and deliciously sweet and tender peas. The tough pods are not edible. ………<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – Escondido, CA Oro Blanco Grapefruit Clementines Perfection Tangerines Toms Terrific Tangerines Sweet Lemon (Lima …

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Farmers' Market Report March 9, 2012

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  Green Garlic Grower: Coleman Family Farm Description: Green garlic are young, short-season garlic plants that are harvested before they begins to form mature bulbs or cloves. Green garlic range in height from 8-18″, producing thin, green stalks and small, cylindric to globular white bulbs. Green garlic has bright, piquant garlic flavor and a succulent …

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Farmers' Market Report March 2, 2012

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  Baby Anzious Artichokes Grower: Life’s a choke Description: The Anzio is a hybrid of Fiesole and baby green artichokes. Hence its tender leaves are violet purple with green tones throughout. Its flavor is both meaty and nutty at the same time. This artichoke is 100% edible and full-flavored for its pint-sized appearance. ………<<Read more …

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Farmers' Market Report February 24, 2012

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  English Peas Grower: McGrath Description: English Peas produce a large grass-green bulging pod that encases round and deliciously sweet and tender peas. The tough pods are not edible. ………<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – Escondido, CA Oro Blanco Grapefruit Clementines Perfection Tangerines Sweet Lemon (Lima Dulce) Rutiz – Arroyo Grande, …

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Farmers' Market Report February 17, 2012

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  Lyon Artichokes Grower:Life’s a Choke Description: Weighing in it at about 1.5 pounds each, this artichoke is the artichoke of all artichokes. Unlike other artichokes, the Lyon comes with a 7″ stem that when cooked is also quite edible. The Lyon is round and robust, boasting more heart than any other artichoke. The heart …

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Farmers' Market Report February 10, 2012

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SUMO CITRUS Grower: Suntreat Description: The SUMO CITRUS™ is a large mandarin, with easy-to-peel skin, and seedless, extremely sweet, juicy flesh. The size of an orange, with a characteristic neck on its stem end and bumpy, pale orange skin the SUMO CITRUS™ is a cross between an orange and a tangerine. ………<<Read more about this …

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Farmer's Market Report February 3, 2012

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Baby Anzious Artichokes Grower: Life’s a Choke Description: The Anzio is a hybrid of Fiesole and baby green artichokes. Hence its tender leaves are violet purple with green tones throughout. Its flavor is both meaty and nutty at the same time. This artichoke is 100% edible and full-flavored for its pint-sized appearance. ………<<Read more about …

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Farmer's Market Report January 27, 2012

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Easter Egg Radish Grower: Jaime Description: Sporting attractive colors of pink, red, purple, violet and white, the interior flesh of the appropriately named Easter egg radish is pure white. This showy radish variety offers an excellent quality that remains firm, crisp and tender beyond maturity. The flavor is mild yet snappy and the blend of …

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