Buttercrunch lettuce is known for its bright green colouration and thick yet soft leaves. The butter head breed is a major source of vitamin A and C and provides high quantities of manganese. Apart from salads, it is often used in hamburgers, sandwiches and wraps.
Monte Carlo is a compact variety of romaine lettuce that was specifically bred for its compact height, uniform production, and dark green savoyed shaped leaves. This lettuce offers a sweet flavour and is often used to in salads of any kind. This variety of romaine holds a particularly high value of vitamin A and potassium.
Five Star lettuce is a loose lettuce sold as half pounds. This loose leaf is best known for its array of colours ranging from bright and dark green to red and dark purple. This mix often includes a mix of, red and green romaine, as well as other green and red lettuces. This lettuce is highly nutritious containing high levels of vitamins A, C and K. Due to Five Stars high variety in leaf structure, it is perfect for salads as all it is missing is some veggies and dressing. All our products are hydroponically grown in a pesticide-free environment.
Win-Win Choi is a member of the Chinese Brassica family and is a unique crop. Rather than growing a cabbage like structure these plants grow leafy blade that have a mild peppery flavour. Win Win Choi is commonly used in stir-frys but also tastes amazing steamed or simmered.
Rosie Choi is a close relative to the mustard family that grows in a vase shape. The crop grows lengthy yet thin green stocks that are filled with sweet and tangy flavour and have an extreme crunch when fresh. At the top of the stocks includes a large leaf that emits dark and reflective purple hues. This crop is rich in vitamin A, C and K while possessing anthocyanins represented by the purple hues, that provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Rosie Choi is best suited raw and cooked applications such as steaming, boiling, blanching, sautéing and stir-frys. This beautiful crop will impress any guests at your next get together.
Mnogin's Mei Qing Choi is a variety of baby bok choy renowned for its tender yet crispy texture and mild, sweet flavour. This impressive Choy packs thick, misty-green stems with tender, oval-shaped green leaves. This crop is a great addition to many dishes including stir frys or steamed as a side dish!
Spinach is a low growth herbaceous plant that produces heavy rosettes of wrinkled and oval leaves. It has soft green leaves and conveys a mild yet sweet taste in its raw state. As it is cooked its sweet taste has the potential to become bitter. Spinach is known for its high nutritional value being one of the richest vegetables in Calcium, Magnesium, Iron and Potassium. This is often used in salads, pasta sauces and dips.
A member of the mustard family that produces rosettes of enlarged dark green leaves that are ruffled along the edges. Mature Kale has a dry, thick, and crunchy texture with a strong earthy flavour while younger kale is softer with a mild flavour. This leafy green is full of antioxidants and vitamins including Vitamin A, E, K and B. Kale can be used in salads, as a stuffing additive and, can even be baked with olive oil and salt to become a healthy alternative to chips.
Fun Fact: Phytochemicals in Kale are scientifically proven to inhibit cancer cell growth!
A mustard green that grows in loose clusters of rosettes. The leaves are heavily lobed, flat and smooth with prominent frilled edges that are attached to a white or green fibrous stem. Arugula is known for its peppery and slightly tart flavour and is a reliable source of vitamin A, C and calcium. This vegetable is often used in sautéing and makes a terrific addition to salads, sandwiches, and burgers.
Watercress is a luxury leafy green that resembles microgreens with a thin stem and flat circular leaves. This luxury green offers a peppery, tangy, and slightly bitter flavor, which is used in a number of culinary applications, both raw and cooked. Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, and K, providing the daily requirements of nutrients. This is often used for salads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. This unique crop is highly versatile.
This herb is a member of the mint family. Our fresh Basil is defined by their large uniform leaves that release a strong aroma. The leaves have an oval shape with smooth faces and edges. This herb includes a combination of herbal, sweet and citrusy tastes and is a strong source of vitamin K. Basil is often used as a topping for all types of meals.
Common Mint is part of the herb family and grows short and green. This crop has ovate and lanceolate leaves that release a strong aroma. In terms of cooking Mint can help add flavor while reducing sodium and sugar intake. Mint leaves provide a considerable amount of vitamin A which promotes healthy skin and supports your immune system.
The name Cilantro is the Spanish descriptor for the leaves of the Coriander plant. This aromatic herb consists of a long stem that long feathery leaves extend from. At the bottom of the stem the leaves are large whereas at the tip of the stem the laves become much smaller and delicate. These leaves produce a strong aroma as well as a tangy, peppery and citrusy taste.
Cilantro is a good source of vitamin K, A, and C which all contribute to a healthy life.
This product is sold in a package at of 21 grams and should be kept in the fridge.