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signature summer

radishes carrots baby cauliflower

eggplant [fairy tale pictured]

fennel heirloom garlic turnips

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1. anise hyssopfeathery velvet-like leaves have a sweet and clean flavor with a licorice finish

2. arugulagreen-heart shaped leaves are packed with a peppery and mildly bitter flavor

3. bulls bloodbeautifully tinted red leaves and stems have an intense sweet beet flavor

4. burgundy amaranthsometimes referred to as chinese spinach, this micro has bold burgundy

leaves and stems with mild flavor

5. carrotdelicate leaves with a floral and earthy flavor leave a tingly sensation on the palate

6. chinese toonthis uniquely shaped leaf has a strong nutty-onion flavor

7. chervilthis member of the carrot family looks similar to carrot tops and parsley

but has the flavor and aroma of anise

8. cilantroa distinctly pungent earthy flavor best described as a combination of lemon and sage

9. cutting celeryan old heirloom variety produces tiny serrated green leaves with a distinct celery flavor

10. lemon grasstender and grass-like with a clean lemon taste

11. machea spinach-like green with a milder, almost nutty flavor that adds a nice texture to salads

12. mixed shisored shiso has an anise flavor and is slightly less spicy then the cinnamon-like green shiso

signature micros

pictured::lemon balm- lemon-citrus flavor with a refreshing citrus scent

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signature blooms and herbs

1. citrus coriandersweet coriander flavor with a subtle lemon undertone

2. citrus marigoldred gem, tangerine and lemon varieties are approximately ½ inch and have a citrus flavor and scent

3. johnny jump-upsthese tiny delicate flowers are sweet and aromatic

4. nasturtiumsthe vibrant petals have a bold peppery flavor

5. lavender blooms [fern leaf pictured]beautiful purple and white flowers have an aromatic scent and flavor

6. mixed fl owersbest of the day may include: citrus marigolds, dianthus, french marigolds,

marigolds, nasturtiums, johnny jump ups, snapdragons, pansies and violas

7. cuban oreganostrong oregano flavor, highly aromatic and succulent

8. garlic rootpearly white 5 inch long strands have the intense flavor and fragrance of a garlic bulb

9. lemon verbenastrong, lemon-lime-like flavor, with a fruity and penetrating aroma

10. illumination amaranthmild, sweet, nutty, and malt-like

11. rootbeer leafcombination of licorice, cloves and mint with a hint of black pepper

12. tri-color sagestrong, sharp, slightly camphorated flavor

pictured::stevia - most natural, unrefined state. a leaf picked from a stevia plant and chewed has an extremely sweet taste

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signature mustards

pictured::petite black mustard- this mustard has a nutty, mildly spicy flavor

1. baby frilleda mild mustard with a subtle spicy flavor

2. baby magma

this mustard has a strong, peppery flavor

3. baby savannahsavory, mild and fresh flavor

4. baby wasabi a blast of flavor with a spicy kick

5. micro reda mustard-hot foundation ending with a peppery twist

6. micro wasabibegins with a very subtle first bite and ends with a spicy punch

7. mustard bloomsdelicate yellow blooms have a sharp taste with a mild sweetness

8. petite fi restreakthis delicate green has a refreshing, spicy flavor and a succulent, crunchy texture

9. petite karatea crisp and delicate mustard starts with a mild flavor and ends with a spicy heat

10. petite magma sweet mustard flavor ending with a burst of peppery spice

11. petite red frilleda robust, zesty taste with a distinct flavor

12. petite wasabian intense spicy flavor, milder than the micro variety

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lemon basil

basil-green full-size cinnamon basil

thai basil

clove basil

full-size lesbos basil lime basil

opal basil full-size pixie basil::NEW

Basil and Tomatogoes together like peanut butter and jelly

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red haven peach toybox

green zebra toybox black plum toybox juliet toybox

black pear toybox garden peach toybox

sugar snack baby specialty

matt’s wild cherry baby specialty

white currant baby specialtysun gold baby specialty

gold nugget baby specialty mgreen grape baby specialty

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BEETS


petite red malabar spinach

petite carrots

petite cuke with bloom petite cherry bomb radish

petite purplettes petite leeks petite new zealand spinach

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TOMATOES

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signature mints

pictured::nepitella- subtle combination of mint and oregano

1. applevery mild, subtle apple fragrance

2. bananachartreuse leaves have a pleasent banana aroma

3. blackhuacatay is from the marigold and tarragon family and has a

pungent aroma between mint and basil

4. chocolatethe leaves have a chocolate and peppermint fragrance

5. english stiff, stocky stems and dark green leaves of english mint are boldly fragrant

6. orangeround leaves have the refreshing scent of oranges

7. pineapplethe leaves release a rich fragrance that smells very much like ripe pineapples

8. silvera smooth, silky leaf and a pleasant, minty flavor

9. micro lemon miniminta fresh, lemony mint flavor and delicate texture

10. micro greek mild at first, ending with an intense, cool mint flavor

11. micro mountainbold spicy mint flavor with a suprising crunch

12. micro penny royala strongly scented mint, similar to spearmint

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Components: fresh buffalo mozzarella, opal basil, baby tomatoes aaannnnnddddd ffllaaavvoors of bacon

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baby specialty tomatoes

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lucky sorrel blooms

petite lucky sorrel

micro black-eyed sorrel full-size green sorrel

micro green sorrel micro red ribbon sorrel petite red ribbon sorrel

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signature legumes

1. carmellini™ beansat 1 ½ inches they are the worlds smallest green bean. available in green, lime green and purple

2. french beans3 ½-5 ½ inches with a thin pod. available in green, purple and yellow

3. wax beans5-6 inch beans are slender and long. available in green, purple and yellow

4. romano beans

wide, flat pod ranging from 5-7 inches. available in green, purple, ruby, yellow, dragon’s tongue and fire bean

5. bean blooms these delicate flowers have a hint of bean flavor and are available in white, pink and purple

6. dried beanslimited varieties and quantity. call your product specialist

7. fava bloomblack and white flowers with a mild bean flavor

8. petite fava buttery, fresh bean flavor with a spinach-like texture

9. pea tendrils [gold and green]distinctive and robust flavor, cross between sweet peas and spinach

10. fava beanslarge pods, 5-7 inches in length, have a buttery, fresh bean flavor

pictured::romano beans

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signature micros

1. parsleya spinach-like green with a milder, almost nutty flavor. it adds a nice texture to salads

2. parsnipfloral with a mild parsnip/carrot flavor

3. purple radish a beautiful purple hued micro with a peppery-spicy flavor

4. pepper cress [curly cress]intial mildly sweet flavor followed by a peppery-hot ending

5. red ace cabbageintense cabbage flavor with a spicy heat

6. red oracha relative of lamb’s quarter, this green has a spinach-like flavor

7. sagetiny tender leaves are packed full of a peppery-lemon camphor-like flavor

8. sea cressthin, succulent leaves join together at a light pink stem

with a smooth, slightly salty flavor

9. sunfl owertiny heart shaped leaves have a strong, peppery flavor similar to wasabi root

10. tarragondelicate, light-green leaves have a strong black licorice flavor

11. watercressgreen oblong or heart-shaped leaves have a spicy flavor

12. white celerysmall serrated green leaves with white stems have a distinct smooth celery flavor

pictured::sea spears - succulent and crunchy with a salty cucumber flavor

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The Chef’s Garden - how are you using our products?

visit these chef blogs:

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we’d like to know how you are using our products. send us photos and descriptions, your blog link, or tell farmer lee jones on facebook

“I just love the petite citrus coriander blooms, we use it in our chef’s salad all the time. I like that you get the contrast of the seeds but the flower of the fresh cilantro and you’re able to mix it through with greens. We use it with goat confit from Ohio goats and I think the two of those have a great synergy.” ---Chef Jonathon Sawyer::Greenhouse TavernPlate:: chevre salad with ohio goat confit, herb salad and sheep’s milk cheese

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