The Farmers Market Box

Pea Tendrils Grower: McGrath Family Farms Description: Pea tendrils, or Pea vines as they are sometimes called, are the thread, leaflet and blossom of the snow pea, snap pea or sweet pea plant. Their flavor is grassy sweet and nearly identical to the flavor as the typically harvested part of the plant’s foliage, the pea pods. …

French Leeks Grower: Windrose Farms 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 …

White Pearmain Apples Grower: Windrose Farms Description: The thick waxy skin of the White Pearmain apple has a pale green to yellow hue and is oftentimes brushed with russet markings. Its fine-grained flesh is creamy white to yellow in color with a crisp texture. Exceptionally juicy the White Pearmain is aromatic with a sub acid and …

Fuyu Persimmons Grower: Beck Grove Description: Fuyu persimmons have a thin, reddish-orange skin and soft flesh. Ripe fruit offers a pleasant, spicy-sweet flavor and is tannin-free. Described as having a flavor compared to a blend of mango and papaya,with apricot notes. ……..<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – Escondido, CA Oro Blanco …