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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Mini Red bell peppers are small, averaging 4-5 centimeters in diameter and 5-7 centimeters in length, and have a squat, flattened, and globular shape. The smooth, firm skin is green when young and transforms into bright red when mature, separating. The red flesh is thick, crisp, and juicy and lined with a spongey white membrane. Mini Red bell peppers have a hollow cavity filled with many small, flat, edible seeds. Mini Red bell peppers are crunchy with a sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Mini Red bell peppers are available in the mid-summer through fall.
Current Facts
Mini Red bell peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are members of the Solanaceae family. There are many different varieties of red bell peppers, and many of these varieties are also green bell peppers as the green peppers are the immature versions of the mature red pepper.
