12th & Jackson, Dubuque, Iowa
About Summer squash are members of the cucurbit family (along with winter squash, cucumbers, and melons). They have soft, edible rinds like cucumbers, but are less watery. Zucchini is a type of summer squash, so we use these terms interchangeably because zucchini cooks just like other summer squash. Summer squash comes in many shapes, and … Continue reading Summer squash
About Microgreens are just baby vegetables! They're grown for a week or two instead of to full maturity. They're a great way to get lots nutrients out of a small space, and to add some fresh flavor to any dish. We grow a basil/lettuce/beet mix, and a kale/leek/arugula mix. Storage Store microgreens in an unsealed … Continue reading Microgreens
About Welcome to the world of wild edibles! Lambsquarter grows all over Iowa, often unwanted, but it's related to spinach and tastes very similar. If you find it in your backyard, take advantage of those free nutrients (and be sure to wash well first)! Storage Store lambsquarter in an unsealed bag in the fridge. Cooking … Continue reading Lambsquarter
Photo by slon_dot_pics on Pexels.com About Broccoli is a brassica, related to kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts, collards, radishes, mustard, and more. It's best known for its florets (flower buds), but the entire plant is edible. Storage Store broccoli in an unsealed bag in the fridge. All parts keep longer if the leaves are separated from … Continue reading Broccoli
About Kohlrabi is related to kale, broccoli, and cabbage, so try it where you like those flavors! The leaves and peel are both edible, but feel free to peel it for a softer, more consistent texture. Storage Separate the leaves at their base, and store both parts in an unsealed bag in the fridge for … Continue reading Kohlrabi
About Green onions are just young, tender onions. You can eat the entire thing, white bulb to green tip. Storage Store green onions in an unsealed bag in the refrigerator. Cooking Be sure to wash green onions well. Cut off and discard any root remaining on the bulb, and any parts of the top that … Continue reading Green Onion
About Lettuce is a crisp, mild leafy green. It can be any shade of green or reddish to purplish. The leaves can be flat and round or curly and wavy. Storage Pre-cut lettuce should be kept in a vented container in the vegetable drawer of the fridge. Heads of lettuce can be kept in containers … Continue reading Lettuce
About Kale is a dark leafy green that comes in many shades and shapes. Baby kale is harvested when the plant is young; it's more tender so it's more enjoyable raw. Mature kale is larger and still good raw, but perhaps more enjoyable cooked or massaged. Storage Store in an unsealed bag in the fridge … Continue reading Kale
Photo by Rarnie McCudden on Pexels.com About Radishes are crunchy and slightly spicy. They can be pink, red, purple, black, or white. Both the roots and the greens are edible. Storage Separate the roots from the greens by cutting about half an inch above the bulb. Store both in an unsealed bag in the fridge. … Continue reading Radish
About Spinach is a sweet, tender leafy green. Depending on variety, it can be rounded or pointy, but both are good. It usually tastes best when the weather's been cool. Storage Spinach will last up to a week in an unsealed bag in the fridge. Avoid washing until right before you use it, as water … Continue reading Spinach
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