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Green Batavia- Living Lettuce
Green Batavia Salanova, Kumusha Farms
These stunning heads of green batavia salanova are an absolute treat. Frilly lettuce with vibrant green colour, packed with sweet juicy flavour. Living with their roots and free of plastic bags. Available for a limited time.
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Apple Mint
Apple mint is most widely used as medicinal tea. Brewed as tea which can alleviate fever, headache, various digestive problems. The crushed leaves of this plant are said to eliminate the pain caused by bee sting, wasp stings and other insect bites. Leaves can be consumed raw or cooked as a potherb.
It is used as a flavoring in salads or cooked foods.Leaves have a similar flavor to spearmint, and are considered to be superior in flavor to that species but are also hairy, which makes them less suitable for garnishing.
$3.00Apple Mint
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Cosberg Living Lettuce
Cosberg Lettuce Heads – Kumusha Farms
A unique variety, a cross between an Iceberg and a Cos Lettuce (Romaine) with sweet, crunchy deep green leaves. The boat-shaped leaves have the taste of an iceberg Lettuce but the texture of a Cos.
The crunchy texture is perfect in a salad or the leaves can be picked whole and used as serving boats for hot or cold accompaniments.
Living lettuce grown right here on Saltspring Island! This lettuce is grown hydroponically in the Fulford Valley by the Harvey Family, who have spent the last fifteen years growing in South Africa. After surviving some of the coldest sustained temperatures here on Saltspring – they have proven it can be done! This is a another tasty step further in creating year-round food security on Saltspring. Get ready to have fresh, nutrient rich, living lettuce in our backyard!
Did you know that lettuce loses 46% of key nutrients within seven days of cold storage? So fresh local isn’t just tastier- its better for you. These stunning heads of lettuce are grown with love, harvested on Tuesday and in your fridge by the afternoon- roots and all!
$4.99Cosberg Living Lettuce
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Living Baby Gem Lettuce
Baby Gem Lettuce Heads – Kumusha Farms
Each order is two baby gem lettuce heads. Each head is about 100 grams.
Living lettuce grown right here on Saltspring Island! This lettuce is grown hydroponically in the Fulford Valley by the Harvey Family, who have spent the last fifteen years growing in South Africa. After surviving some of the coldest sustained temperatures here on Saltspring – they have proven it can be done! This is a another tasty step further in creating year-round food security on Saltspring. Get ready to have fresh, nutrient rich, living lettuce in our backyard!
Did you know that lettuce loses 46% of key nutrients within seven days of cold storage? So fresh local isn’t just tastier- its better for you. These stunning heads of lettuce are grown with love, harvested on Tuesday and in your fridge by the afternoon- roots and all!
$7.49Living Baby Gem Lettuce
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medley of spinach
Spinach is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins A, C, K, and folate, along with minerals like iron and calcium. Its abundance of antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, helps protect cells from oxidative stress and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
This diverse mix includes larger leaves from different cultivars, including Bloomsdale, Giant Winter, Monstreux de Viroflay.
Delicious in soups and salads, or just munched on plain as a healthy snack.
$7.00medley of spinach
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Rainbow Radish 50g
A colourful and spicy mix of ruby stem, triton, daikon, and red radish.
Add some kick to your sandwiches, salads, burgers, avocado toast, etc.$5.00Rainbow Radish 50g
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Broccoli Microgreens
Broccoli microgreens are loaded with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Abundant in sulforaphane, a powerful compound known for its anti cancer properties.
Nutritious and delicious!$7.00Broccoli Microgreens
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Winter Kale
Overwintered kale, fortified by enduring winter frost, boasts an intensified flavor and robust texture, making it a preferred choice for hearty cooking rather than raw salads.
$3 per bunch
$3.00Winter Kale
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medley of kale
The lush, curly green kale forms a hearty base, complemented by the dark and dignified Lacinato kale with its tender leaves. Adding a burst of color, Red Russian kale accentuates the mix, showcasing its striking red hues and delicate fringed leaves, creating a nutritionally diverse selection of nutritionally dense winter greens.
$7.00medley of kale
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braising greens
These greens are best enjoyed by stir frying, chopping up into soup, or lightly steaming and then drizzling with an aioli, tahini or tzatziki sauce.
This diverse and delicious mix may include baby kales, mustards both mild and pungent, spinach, celery, chard and other leafy greens as well as the flowering stalks as they are available.
$7.00braising greens
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Oyster Mushrooms
Grown on BC red alder our oyster mushrooms are both aesthetically pleasing and rich in nutrients. They are replete with assorted vitamins (C, B, and niacin), free amino acids, and, like shiitake, contain substantial amounts of protein. Marinated and pan-fried oyster mushrooms offer a ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ succulence. They readily adopt the flavour of sauces and marinades and are particularly delightful when paired with eggs.
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake is widely regarded as the tastiest, healthiest, and most popular cultivated mushroom. Grown on BC red alder our mushrooms are produced in small, intensively managed batches to maximize moisture content, nutritional value, and flavour. The rich, earthy flavour and dense texture makes shiitake a versatile addition to all healthy diets. From stir fries and chilies to curries they are a wonderful source of protein with a satisfying meaty texture. They also contribute anti-oxidants, vitamins B, C, and D, help balance blood sugar levels, and boost the immune system considerably!
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Eastern Seed Blend
A combination of fenugreek, lentils and adzuki beans, this is a nutty addition to salads, sprout loaves or rice and noodle dishes. Fenugreek acts as a digestive aid, kidney tonic, & hormone balancer. Contains Iron, Niacin and Calcium.
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Mung Beans
Sweet and refreshing flavor.High in protein, rich in Vitamin C, Iron and Potassium. Helps balance pH levels in the body (slightly alkaline). Use in salads, stir-frys, soups, noodle bowls, green drinks or as a garnish.
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Broccoli Blend
Reputedly the most healthy and flavourful sprout combination on the market – broccoli, red clover and daikon radish. Brassica sprouts have high concentrations of the cancer fighting compound, sulforaphane. This spicy blend adds vibrancy to wraps, sandwiches and is a wonderful addition to salads and green drinks.
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Alfalfa
Crisp and bright, alfalfa sprouts are wonderful in salads, wraps, sandwiches, and green drinks. A great source of B-complex vitamins, along with vitamins A, C, E and K. Pound for pound one of the most nutritious foods you can eat.
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Sandwich Blend
These classic, versatile sprouts consist of a dynamic mix of alfalfa, red clover, fenugreek and daikon radish. They bulk up and enliven any wrap or sandwich with texture and succulence and are delicious in salads or as a garnish. One of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat.
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Crunchy Bean Mix
A hearty mix of lentils, chickpeas, and sugar-snap peas. These beans are sweet and hold their form fresh or lightly steamed. They are excellent in soups, chilies, salads, spreads, and many pan-Asian entrées. A rich source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. Bean mix also offers an array of important phytonutrients and minerals.
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Salt Spring Sprouts & Mushrooms: Pea Shoots
Long and succulent bright green pea shoots keep fresh and moist. They add substance, flavour and beauty to any salad, or a gorgeous garnish to any plate. Pea shoots make an excellent, locally produced substitute for salad mix in the winter. Especially high in vitamin A, C, and folic acid.
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Assorted Mints
A selection of mints, small wild mint, dark flavorful chocolate mint and large spearmint.
$4.00Assorted Mints
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