Heirloom varieties have rich histories. Fish peppers were well-loved long before Old Bay became a Maryland staple. The history of the fish pepper goes back to the 1800s when African-African communities used lime, burnt orange, and flame-red peppers with green… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘produce’
How a CSA Helps Save Money For You
Many consumers highly value eating healthy foods, and it’s much easier to eat healthily if you’re getting fresh organic produce delivered to you on a weekly basis. This is what happens when you join a community-supported agriculture (CSA). CSAs are… Read More
Comparing Hydroponics With Traditional Farming
Farmers have stuck to traditional farming methods for hundreds of years, and these farming practices have been great for providing people with delicious crops. Even as seeds become genetically engineered, irrigation becomes more advanced, and farming equipment becomes more efficient,… Read More
Reasons That Hydroponic Produce Yields More Profits Than Soil Growing
Ask anyone what things you need to grow healthy plants – be they flowers, fruits, vegetables, or grains – and they will likely say soil, water, and sunlight. While these are the traditional building blocks of a garden, it may… Read More
Convincing Consumers to Become Part of a Community-Supported Agriculture
Are you familiar with the term “community-supported agriculture” (CSA)? If you don’t know the term, a CSA is a program that a producer or grower offers that allows people to have a share of their crop for a price. The… Read More
Going Over Different Types of Lettuce
Lettuce is among the more popular vegetables consumers will purchase. It’s a vegetable that offers a lot both in flavor and nutrition. There are many different types of lettuce, and each type offers a different kind of texture and taste…. Read More
Comparing Non-GMO, GMO-Free, and Organic Labels
Genetically modified organisms, which are also referred to as GMOs, are created with the help of genetic engineering. With artificial interference, foods that would otherwise be impossible to create can now be created. With that said, there is some controversy… Read More
Local Farming Vs. Industrial Farming
Farms provide a lot for businesses and communities across the country. There are local farms, and there are industrial farms, each of which has their own methods for producing food for their distributors and consumers. These different farms have different… Read More
Comparing Hybrid & Heirloom Tomatoes
If you’re selling tomatoes to your customers or using them to prepare dishes for them, the first thing to do is decide which tomatoes to order. Two varieties that may pique your interest are hybrid and heirloom tomatoes. Both of… Read More