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Vegetable Guide

Acorn Squash

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Acorn squash is a winter squash named for it's lovely shape.  Acorn squash is typically dark green, or a combination...

Arugula

Arugula by Early Morning Farm CSA

Arugula is a peppery green that adds a spicy bite to salads, pizzas, and raw dishes....

Basil

Basil by Early Morning Farm CSA

Basil is a fresh, fragrant summer herb that pairs perfectly with tomatoes.  There are many different...

Beets

Beets by Early Morning Farm CSA

Beets are a root vegetable with dark leafy greens, and a dark red root.  The whole...

Bok Choy

Bok Choy by Early Morning Farm CSA

Bok Choy (also known as boc choi, chinese cabbage, and pac choi) is the most...

Broccoli

Broccoli by Early Morning Farm CSA

Another member of the brassica family, broccoli is actually the flowering top of a cabbage plant....

Brussels Sprouts

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A member of the brassica family the sweet, tender Brussels sprouts we grow on the farm are not the dreaded sprouts...

Butternut Squash

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Butternut Squash is a popular and versatile winter squash.  Butternut squash stores well, so it is typically seen in the shares...

Carrots

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Carrots are versatile, familiar, and CSA members love our super fresh carrots!  This is an example where you can truly taste...

Celeriac

Celeriac

Celeriac is a brown knobby root, that peels away to a smooth white interior.  Grown specifically for it's root, celeriac is...

Celery

Celery by Early Morning Farm CSA

The entire celery plant is edible, including the stalks, leaves, and seeds!  Celery is found in...

Cilantro

Cilantro by Early Morning Farm CSA

Also known as coriander, cilantro is an herb that resembles parsley, but is very different in...

Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are a member of the melon and squash family, harvested young like summer squash.  On the farm we mainly grow...

Daikon Radishes

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Daikon radish are such a unique radish they deserve a page to themselves! Daikon radish is a mild flavored winter radish,...

Delicata Squash

Delicata Squash by Early Morning Farm CSA

Delicata squash is a winter squash with green stripes, pale yellow skin, and sweet, orange-yellow flesh. Although...

Dill

Dill by Early Morning Farm CSA

Dill is an herb with blue-green, feathery leaves, and a familiar flavor.  Dill is in the...

Eggplant

Eggplant

Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family, like tomatoes and potatoes.  Eggplant comes in many varieties, although the dark...

Escarole

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Escarole looks similar to lettuce, but is actually a slightly bitter green in the chicory family.  A variety of endive, escarole...

Fennel

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Fennel is a wide white bulb with long green stems and fronds coming out of the top.  In your CSA Share...

Hakurei Turnips

Hakurei Turnips by Early Morning Farm CSA Another delicious member of the brassica family, Hakurei turnips are sweet and mild.  Sometimes called...

Hot Peppers

Hot Peppers

We grow a pretty big variety of hot peppers on the farm, pictured are: Left to Right: ripe Serrano, green Serrano,...

Kale

Kale

Kale is a leafy green of the brassica family, that has gotten quite a bit of attention for it's health value....

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi by Early Morning Farm CSA

A somewhat strange looking vegetable with a similar taste to turnip, kohlrabi is in the same...

Leeks

Leeks

Leeks look like huge scallions, and are a member of the allium family like onions, garlic, and of course, scallions.  Typically...

Lettuce

Lettuce

Most anyone will agree, lettuce is best fresh and raw!  A salad spinner is a great tool for cleaning our very...

Mizuna

Mizuna by Early Morning Farm CSA

Mizuna is an Asian green that is often found in baby greens salad mixes, but we...

Napa Cabbage

Napa Cabbage by Early Morning Farm CSA

Napa Cabbage is a mild-tasting Chinese cabbage that differs from a more common red or...

Onions

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Onion is one of the most common vegetables in the world, and is found in many recipes on our site.  Onions...

Parsley

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There are two varieties of parsley, curly and flat-leaf.  They are similar tasting, with a different texture.  Parsley is often used...

Parsnips

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Parsnips are a root vegetable related to the carrot.  They look just like a large white carrot with long skinny ends....

Pink Turnips

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Pink turnips are harvested younger than the more common purple-top turnip and are a delicious variety with a mild and...

Potatoes

Potatoes

Potatoes are a familiar vegetable to most Americans!  We grow a couple varieties of all-purpose potatoes on the farm that are...

Purple Top Turnips

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Another delicious member of the brassica family, purple top turnips are generally the last turnips to make it to...

Radicchio

Radicchio by Early Morning Farm CSA

Radicchio is a leaf chicory with a spicy and bitter taste that mellows when cooked or...

Radishes

Radishes by Early Morning Farm

Radishes are a member of the brassica family, and we grow a wide variety on the farm....

Rutabaga

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Rutabaga is a hearty root vegetable closely related to a turnip, and is often confused with one. Rutabaga is sometimes called...

Scallions

Scallions by Early Morning Farm CSA

Scallions, often called green onions or spring onions, are young bulb less onions.  Scallions have a...

Spinach

Spinach

Spinach is a commonly used leafy green with small, arrow shaped leaves, and thin stems.  Spinach is high in antioxidants and...

Spring Onions

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Spring onions are actually onions that are harvested earlier than the larger mature versions, with their green tops attached....

Summer Squash

Summer Squash by Early Morning Farm CSA

Often referred to as yellow squash, summer squash is harvested when it is young enough...

Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is a dark leafy green, with stalks that appear similar to celery, but taste much sweeter.  The stalks...

Tatsoi

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Tatsoi is a small leafy green member of the brassica family. It has a mild flavor excellent for salads and stir-fries....

Tomatoes

Heirloom Tomatoes by Early Morning Farm CSA

Tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes, and the heirloom varieties are some of the...


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