The Farmers Market Box

Cho Juro Grower: Penryn Orchard Specialties Description: This pear is a rare heirloom japanese variety. It has a darker orange skin with a cream colored flesh and a hint of butterscotch flavor. Excellent for poaching, braising, or slicing raw and pairing with cheese………<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – Escondido, CA Oro …

Julian Empire Apples Grower: Ravens Hill Orchard Description: The skin of the empire apple is thin and bright red with faint white striations, its top is capped with a light green blush. It is a medium sized apple and round in shape with a creamy white interior. Its crisp and juicy flesh has a flavor …

Gravenstein Apples Grower: Windrose Farms Description: Gravenstein apples are a member of the rose family (Rosaceae) and of the species malus domestica. Though touted by many as one of the best tasting baking apples on the market the Gravenstein has had some set backs preventing it from becoming a successful commercial variety. It has a …

Watermelon Gherkin Cucumbers Grower: Coleman Family Farms Description: Watermelon gherkins are thumbnail-sized, oblong-shaped and appropriately, have the appearance of a miniature watermelon. Their coloring a variegation of lime green and off white. The texture is crunchy, succulent and crisp with the flavor of cucumbers and tart citrus. …….<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito …

Hot Hungarian Peppers Grower: Beylik Farms Description: Hot and spicy, the Hungarian hot pepper is conical in shape and about 1 – 2 inches wide and 5 – 8 inches in length. …….<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – Escondido, CA Oro Blanco Grapefruit Primavera Tangerines Rutiz – Arroyo Grande, CA Rainbow …