Conventional Produce
Asparagus
Available in a standard 28 lb carton
The first taste of spring, asparagus is low in calories, contains no cholesterol and is a good source of folic acid, potassium, dietary fibre, and rutin. The best asparagus tends to be early growth, meaning first of the season.
Green and Wax Beans
Available in 15 & 25 Lb Cartons
Low in calories, but loaded with nutrients, organic green and yellow beans are an excellent source of Vitamins K, C and A, manganese, fibre, potassium, folate and iron.
Look for fresh, clean beans that are tender, crisp and well-shaped. Green beans are eaten while still immature; they are picked young and tender, before the seeds inside have fully developed. The most tender beans are thin but can be either long or short
French Beans
Slightly longer and skinnier than regular green beans ; They are harvested earlier then regular green beans, so they are thought to be more tender and more flavorful.
Eggplant
Packed in Euro & 1 1/9 carton
Eggplant is low in calories and super rich in potassium and calcium. These plants are harvested immature before seeds begin to significantly enlarge and harden, and over-mature eggplant becomes bitter. Firmness and external glossiness are good indicators for selecting a succulent eggplant. Quality is based on the uniform egg to globular shape, firmness, and dark purple skin color.
Field Cucumbers
Field (or garden) cucumbers are cylindrical green-skinned fruit with a crisp white flesh and edible seeds. Field cucumbers are typically enjoyed raw and peeled to remove the wax coating. Dice yours for salads and salsas, or add slices of cucumber and lemon to a pitcher of water.
Roma & Beefsteak Tomatoes
The Roma tomato is plum tomato popularly used both for canning and producing tomato paste because of its slender and firm nature.
Grown on the plant Solanum lycopersicum, it is one of the largest varieties of cultivated tomatoes ; They’re perfect for slicingup for sandwiches and hamburgers.
Specialty Peppers
(Jalapeno, Yellow Hots, Cubanelle)
Specialty peppers are a good source of vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that can boost the immune system and increase collagen production
These peppers are great for both raw and cooked applications such as sautéing, stir-frying, and boiling.