from March 2006 (UNTIL)
The Roots of Winter
Fingerling Potatoes 20.00 / 4lb (JUL)
La Ratte Potatoes 20.00 / 4lb (JUL)
Roseval Potatoes 20.00 / 4lb (JUL)
All Blue Potatoes 16.00 / 4lb (JUL)
Red Carrots 18.00 / 3lb (MAY)
Purple Carrots 16.00 / 3lb (MAY)
Yellow Carrots 14.00 / 3lb (MAY)
White Carrots 14.00 / 3lb (MAR)
Orange Nantes Carrots 9.00 / 3lb (MAY)
Parsley Roots 25.00 / 5lb (MAY)
Gold Beets 16.00 / 4lb (MAY)
Candy Cane Beets 14.00 / 4lb (MAY)
White Beets 14.00 / 4lb (MAY)
Red Cylinder Beets 14.00 / 4lb (MAY)
Red Turnips 14.00 / 3lb (APR)
Amber Turnips 14.00 / 3lb (MAY)
Red Valentine Radish 14.00 / 3lb (MAY)
Green Flesh Radish 14.00 / 3lb (MAY)
Black Icicle Radish 14.00 / 3lb (APR)
Jerusalem Artichokes 16.00 / 4lb (JUL)
Crosnes (Baby-Artichokes) 24.00 / 1lb (MAR)
Tuberous Chervil Root 12.00 / 1lb (APR)
Large White Salsify 35.00 / 5lb (MAY)
Large Round Shallots 20.00 / 5lb (APR)
Fresh from the Greenhouses
Long White Leeks 15.00 / 3lb (APR)
Baby Leeks 12.00 / 2doz (APR)
Green Garlic 12.00 / 2doz (MAY)
Red/Green Onions 12.00 / 2doz (MAY)
Mint Tips 22.00 / 100g (JUL)
Lemon Verbena (large) 12.00 / 100g (JUL)
Fava Bean Leaves 12.00 / 300g (APR)
Claytonia (Miners’ Lettuce) 12.00 / 300g (MAR)
Chervil Leaves 8.00 / 100g (APR)
Hot Mizuna Mustard 12.00 / 300g (APR)
Fordhook Mustard 12.00 / 300g (APR)
Bekana Mustard 12.00 / 300g (APR)
Baby Arugulas 12.00 / 300g (APR)
Baby Cresses 12.00 / 300g (APR)
Sorrel Leaves 9.00 / 1lb (MAY)
Rainbow of Chards 27.00 / 3lb (ltd.)
White Turnips (with leaves) 6.00 / 1lb (MAY)
Breakfast Radish “ 10.00 / 1lb (MAY)
Easter Egg Radish “ 10.00 / 1lb (MAY)
Red Icicle Radish 14.00 / 3lb (MAY)
Still Keeping Well in the Cool Room
Winter Nugget Squash 1.50/ pc (JUN)
Chestnut Squash 6.00/ pc (MAY)
Sun-Dried Tomatoes 70.00 / 2lb (JUL)
Smoke-Dried Tomatoes 80.00 / 2lb (JUL)
Year-Round Favourites
Baby Salad Greens 25.00 / 300g
Edible Flower Mix 22.00 / 35g
Edible Flower Petals 22.00 / 35g
Sunflower Seedlings 22.00 / 400g
Buckwheat Seedlings 16.00 / 300g
White Radish Seedlings 16.00 / 400g
Rose Radish Seedlings 16.00 / 300g
Burgundy Radish 9.00 / 100g
Pea Tendrils 10.00 / 100g
Pea Shoots 9.00 / 100g
Chickpea Seedlings 9.00 / 100g
Popcorn Seedlings 7.00 / 100g
Fenugreek Seedlings 9.00 / 100g
Red Cabbage Seedlings 14.00 / 100g
Coriander Seedlings 18.00 / 100g
Onion Seedlings 18.00 / 100g
Crimson Chard Seedlings18.00 / 100g
Golden Chard Seedlings 18.00 / 100g
Bulls Blood Seedlings 18.00 / 100g
Green Basil Seedlings 14.00 / 100g
Purple Basil Seedlings 18.00 / 100g
Red Amaranth Seedlings 12.00 / 50g
Fennel Seedlings 10.00 / 50g
Dill Seedlings 10.00 / 50g
*Garnishing Leaves 22.00 / 50g
Garnishing Leaves you should try: red amaranth, orach, nasturtium, wood sorrel, chickweed, white peacock kale, lavender,
lemon verbena, pineapple sage, and more … or just ask for our chef’s blend
A time to anticipate
Delicacies from Our Cold Root Cellar
It may be spring in our greenhouses, but as far as the garden is concerned, winter is really still here! It is still a good time to savor some of the elegant roots of winter:
White Salsify has a refined oyster-like muskiness so beloved by French diners it is often served on a plate of its own. Leeks are usually a base ingredient. But our Long White Leeks (Titan) are so rich and creamy they also can be served alone. (We take great care in hilling them so we can assure you there will be no dirt inside – opening up the opportunity to serve them in full ring slices!) Another delicious delicacy that easily stands on its own is our small Parsley Root. Think “white carrots”. The tiny spirals of Crosnes make an absolutely charming garnishing vegetable. (But they also have a nutty artichoke flavour completely belying their origins in the mint family). A little known root, (likely because it is so tricky to grow) is the Tuberous Chervil Root. Its delicate licorice notes are superb as a puree. To lower your labour costs, make generous use of our large and easy to clean, peel and slice (i.e. knob-free) Jerusalem Artichokes. And don’t forget our true Turnips – another great delicacy (when not overcooked). To assist with your presentations we have them in Red, Amber and White.
For a bit of spice Red Valentine Radishes, Green Flesh Radishes, Black Icicle Radishes and Red Icicle Radishes are all lovely accompaniments in colourful winter salads, stunning garnishes, quick pickles, or amazing grilled vegetables. For drama, our white-tipped French Breakfast Radish and purple-pink Easter Egg Radish, both with attached crisp, green leaves are indeed a herald of Spring.
Gold Beets, Candy Cane Beets, White Beets and Red Cylinder Beets sorted to your choice of size are rich and sweet with beautifully intense colours. Consider baking, then marinating them while still hot in vinaigrette as an alternative to off-season winter tomatoes. Red Carrots, Purple Carrots, Yellow Carrots, White Carrots, and Orange Nantes Carrots are at their luscious best (raw or cooked) at this time of year. Consider using them as a local, seasonal alternative for your coloured pepper presentations.
Now that the Aitkens fad has faded, memorable potatoes can be welcomed back to your menus. Our long-time flavorful stars (even sans butter and salt) are the waxy Fingerling, the starchy La Ratte, the red-skinned Roseval, and the intense All Blue Potatoes.
From Our New “Cool Room”
The usefully small Winter Nugget Squash is ready for your cold weather menus. They give a smile when sliced and grilled; or filled with soup or a stuffing. (For easier slicing, first soften the skin with a quick blanch – last summer’s heat cured their skins a bit too hard.) So if you get one too hard to safely cut open, just ask for a no-charge replacement.
Fresh tomatoes are in fact coming up in the greenhouse nursery. But last summer’s sunny heat provided a great supply of our Sun-Dried Tomatoes and our famous apple/cherry wood Smoke-Dried Tomatoes. They add zip to everything – so keep some on hand in your culinary “first aid kit”.
And from Our Sunny Warm Greenhouses
Our ever-popular Baby Salad Greens are still tender and sweet with about 35 fascinating ingredients. (If your guests need a Guide while they enjoy them, ask for a copy of our Watercolour Poster.) Other tasteful salad leaves are winter Claytonia, Fava Bean Leaves, mixed Baby Arugulas, and mixed Baby Cresses. For dramatic colour Edible Flowers, and Edible Petals are exceptional. (Supplies are happily returning!)
And do not forget the stunning presentations, tastes and aromas you can obtain from just a splash of our beautiful Garnishing Leaves. Chervil Leaves and Green Garlic are at their peaks. Large Lemon Verbena is a sure winner for flavoring sauces, custards and ice creams.
