Every Seed Has A Story - 'Kalibos' Cabbage

Every Seed Has A Story  -  'Kalibos' Cabbage

We first discovered Kalibos Cabbage in the ‘Bakers Creek’ seed catalogue in 2008.  We were intrigued by the colour, a glowing magenta head surrounded by darker red/purple outer leaves with hot pink veins.  It is a stunning plant that really brings the winter garden a contrast and sublime beauty.  Grown in Autumn for winter harvesting, the flavour is sweet, juicy, and minerally - just as good cooked as it is as a slaw with lime juice and coriander.  One of the strengths of this cabbage is its ability to hold in the field throughout winter.  We are still harvesting 1.2-1.5k heads in the third week of August from a early February sowing.

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The Belles of the Spring Ball - Butter Lettuce

The Belles of the Spring Ball - Butter Lettuce

Butter lettuces are truly the Belle’s of the Spring ball. After a Winter of eating hardy cos type lettuces, the delicate nature of the butter lettuces is so welcome. The soft sometimes suede like texture and buttery flavour is delightful eaten raw, with a bit of salt, or topped with freshly shelled peas, radish and a simple vinegarette.

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Some of our favorite capsicums and why!

Some of our favorite capsicums and why!

Its capsicum and chili seed sowing time here on Transition Farm! As market growers, we would dedicate polytunnel space to these tasty jewels of summer because our CSA members rated them high on their list of favorite crops. Our covered space was limited and precious and could not be wasted on varieties that did not perform. Read more about the varieties that made the cut and why…

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