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To be more specific, we should say “summer squash” to distinguish this crop from the winter squash types. The main difference between summer and winter squash is the stage you eat it. Summer squash is eaten as an immature fruit, and winter squash is normally consumed as a mature fruit.

We are growing 4 different types [...]

What’s the difference between beets and Swiss chard? A knowledgeable response might be that with beets you eat the roots and with Swiss chard you eat the greens; the fact is, beets and Swiss chard are the same species, and beet tops can make an excellent green just like Swiss chard. Most varieties of Swiss [...]

Kohlrabi can be white or purple skin, but the flesh is white

Kohlrabi is another member of the Brassica family, and is actually the same species as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. Like all members of this family, cole crops are well known for their cancer preventing properties.

Some may not know what kohlrabi is – is [...]

CSA members can expect to find turnips in their delivery this week – both the greens and the roots!

Turnips are members of the Crucifer family of crops that also includes cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and several other crops that are well-known for their cancer-fighting properties. Some of the cancer fighting compounds in Crucifers [...]