June Produce
| Peas Varieties: Sugar Ann (Sugar Snap), Oregon Sugar Pod (Snow), Mr. Big (Shelling) |
Peas are a high protein, high carbohydrate and high fiber food. The also contain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K and iron.
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| Strawberries Varieties: Honyoe, Eros, Ovation |
Strawberries are high in potassium and vitamin C. They also have a high water content and thus makes them fragile and have a short shelf life. To keep strawberries best store in the refrigerator and DO NOT wash or cut until ready to eat. The berries are sandy so please wash before eating.
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| Radishes Varieties: Easter Egg, Champion |
The radish bulb is surprisingly 94% water and contains some potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and iron. The greens, when not pre-eaten by flea beetles, are an excellent source of A, C and B vitamins.
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| Garlic Scapes Variety: German Stiffneck |
Garlic scapes contain iron, calicum and vitamin C; they are also high in carbohydrates.
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| Kohlrabi Varieties: Prurple Kohlrabi, Winner |
Kohlrabi contains lots of fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamins A and C.
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Spinach is high in chlorophyll, Vit.A, Vit.C, and contains many valuable minerals. However because it is high in oxalic acid it does tend to bind the naturally occurring calcium and prevent its absorption.
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Broccoli is loaded with vitamin A. C, calcium, potassium, and iron. Broccoli is also touted as an "anti-cancer" vegetable due to a special enzyme called sulforaphane.
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