About: Italian Basil is a very popular and versatile herb that is extensively used across the world, especially in Italian and Thai cuisine. It originated in India and made its way to the Mediterranean where it became very famous. The herb has very large, oval and green aromatic leaves.
Curly Kale is a dark green vegetable with curly edged leaves, a pungent flavor, and a peppery taste. The younger the produce the less bitter its taste. It is a superfood and one of the most nutrition-dense vegetables.
About: We grow a variety of Green lettuces at our farm – Green Oak, Batavia, Lollo Bionda, Lollo Rosso Green, Butterhead etc. In the summers we offer one of them – what it is is a surprise!
Lollo Rosso lettuce grows in a rosette shape with fan-shaped, curly leaves that are pale green in the center and violet around the edges. This lettuce is tender and crispy with a slightly bitter and nutty flavor. It is believed to have been first grown by the Egyptians.
Red Oak leaf lettuce have leaves similar to oak – elongated and lobed. The leaves grow upward and outward into a rosette, with vibrant burgundy leaves. This lettuce has a sweet and nutty flavor with a buttery texture. Its origin is unclear but it was available in the UK in the 17th century.
Lettuce Butterhead is a type of lettuce that includes Bibb lettuce and Boston lettuce. It’s known for loose, round-shaped heads of tender, sweet leaves and a mild flavor.
