On My Plate: Scapes
Scapes are the tender stalk and flower bud of a hard-neck garlic plant.
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On My Plate: Strawberries
The first modern garden-variety strawberry was bred in France in the 1750s through the pollination of male and female strawberry plants.
On My Plate: Lettuce
Local lettuce heads at the Oxford Farmers Market are more nutritious and last longer than supermarket lettuce
On My Plate: Rhubarb
Rhubarb looks like and is categorized botanically as a vegetable, but its flavor blends well with fruits in baked goods like pies.
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On My Plate: Asparagus
Asparagus comes in two main varieties in the U.S., green and purple. Both are more nutritious when sourced locally, James Rubenstein writes.
On My Plate: Radishes
Radishes are one of the fastest growing vegetables, and one of the earliest to appear in farmers markets each year. The plant remains largely unchanged from the earliest records of its cultivation.