Here you will find an index of produce that is growing right now and will be available to put in boxes in the next 2 to 4 weeks.
It may be beaten by chard for nutrient density, but a report by a research group from Freie Universitat, Berlin claims that the muscle building properties of spinach are so powerful that it should be added to a list of substances banned in sport! Whether or not this result stands the test of time, we still know that spinach is packed with iron and a whole bunch of other micro nutrients that have long earned it a reputation as one of the kings of the vegetable world
Recipes
A tender, sweet cabbage that is great for coleslaw, stir fry or simply sauteing as a side dish.
A lovely, peppery salad vegetable that can also be used in pasta dishes, on pizzas or as an alternative base to pesto in place of basil.
This herbaceous vegetable native to the Mediterranean has a sweet, mild licorice flavor with the frondy parts being much stronger flavor than the bulb at the base of the plant. All parts are edible and it can cooked into soups and stews (often paired with seafood) or eaten raw, thinly sliced into salads.
Apparently this vegetable originated as a cross between a turnip and a cabbage and it has been grown commonly in northern Europe since at least the 15th century.
It is similar in appearance to a turnip, except that it is usually larger and has a slightly yellow tinge which turns a deeper orange-gold when it’s cooked. Rutabagas are also sweeter than turnips and don’t have the sharp, peppery twang that purple top turnips are known for.