Author: Kelly Palermo

  Meyer Lemon Grower: Rancho Del Sol Description: Meyer lemons easily differentiate themselves from the common lemon with their shape, fragrance, color and taste. They are ovate yet rounded. Their coloring is a deep brilliant yellow. Their smooth semi-thin peel is fragrant and oily. Their flesh is low acid, aromatic, floral and sweet.  THE FARMS:   …

Buddha’s Hand Grower: Rancho Del Sol Description: Buddha’s hand citron, AKA bushukan (Japanese) or fingered citron, produces deep lemon yellow fruits that vary in shape and size. The fruit splits at the opposite end of the tree’s stem forming segments that have a wild finger-like appearance, hence its given name. Its flesh is void of juice, …

Satsuma Tangerines Grower: Regier Family Farm Description: Easy-to-peel and rich orange to deep red, Satsuma tangerines, pronounced sat-SOO-ma, have a characteristic loose and often bumpy skin. A variety of the mandarin, the exotic Satsuma is quite aromatic and less acidic than other mandarins. – See more at: http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Seedless_Satsuma_Tangerines_7314.php#sthash.Rum6hdcY.dpuf  THE FARMS:   Crows Pass – Temecula, CA …

Golden Russet Bosc Pear Grower: Frog Hollow Orchard Description: The Golden Russet Bosc pear is true to its name with a yellowish-white flesh and a uniformly russet brown skin. It has the classic Bosc pear shape with a long elegant neck. The Golden Russet Bosc pear may be eaten while it is crisp and firm or …

Red Kuri Grower: McGrath Description: Bright red-orange, this hybrid squash sports light orange-to-yellow and sometimes-greenish highlights. Red Kuri squash produces a rather dry meaty flesh. Weighing four to seven pounds, its rich flesh offers a delicious sweet nutty flavor that is reminiscent to that of chestnuts.  THE FARMS:   Frog Hollow Farms Warren Pears Golden Russet …

Fuyu Persimmons Grower: Beck Grove Description: Though Fuyu persimmons command an edible advantage over other persimmon counterparts, they do share common characteristics with other persimmon varieties. They have a rounded ovate beefsteak tomato shape with an indented leaf on their stem end, pumpkin colored tones in both skin and flesh and when ripe, possess layers of …

Tsuru Noko Persimmons Grower: Penryn Orchard Description: Perfectly ripe Tsurunoko persimmons are petite, semi-tender, elongated, conical-shaped with a warm orange colored thin skin. The fruit’s flesh the color of brown sugar and cocoa and studded with thin flat seeds. Their flavor reflective of their flesh’s color, filled with warm notes of chocolate, sweet baking spices and …

Crispin Apple Grower: Penryn Orchard Description: The Crispin is of Japanese origin. It could also be referred to as a Mutsu apple. It is a large, juicy, green skinned apple with a sweet – tart flavor that has honey undertones. The Crispin is great for both eating and baking.  THE FARMS:   Frog Hollow Farms Warren …

French Leeks Grower: Windrose Description: French leeks differentiate themselves from common leeks in both appearance and flavor. The French leek is sleek with more snowy white flesh versus green throughout its shank, which is advantageous as the green leaves can be fibrous and less edible raw. French leeks have a savory sweet aroma and flavor without …

Romanesco Cauliflower Grower: 2 Peas in a Pod Description: Green Romanesco cauliflower produces almost florescent lime-green heads with tightly-beaded pointed florets that resemble individual spiraling cauliflower castles. Crunchy and nutty, this unique cauliflower offers a sweeter and milder flavor than regular white cauliflower.     THE FARMS:   Frog Hollow Farms Warren Pears Emerald Beaut Pluots Hosui …