Mizuna
Mizuna (Brassica juncea var. japonica) also known as Xiu Cai, Kyona, Japanese Mustard, Potherb Mustard, Japanese Greens and California Peppergrass.
Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green with dandelion-like jagged edge green leaves with a mild, sweet earthy flavor. It has been cultivated in Japan since ancient times, but most likely originated in China. Mizuna makes an excellent salad green, and is frequently found in Mesclun. It is also used in stir-frys and soups.Storing and Cooking
Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to 5 days. Wash and thoroughly dry just before using.Mizuna is generally mixed with other lettuces to enhance the appearance, flavor, and nutritional value of salad.
The leaves can be added to soups, add the shredded leaves at the end of cooking; the heat of the broth will cook them sufficiently.
Mustard Greens
Did you know?
Organic farmers and experts in India organized to address the agriculture crisis facing the nation's 700 million farmers. Poor yields, degraded soils, and expensive chemical inputs arising from the cultivation of pesticide intensive crops, including genetically engineered cotton, have devastated India's rural economy. Crop failures and crushing debt led over 300 Indian farmers to commit suicide between May and July. To address this crisis, farmers from all over the country joined together August 2, 2006 to create the "Organic Vision 2020," a long term strategy to shift the country's farming focus back to ecological and traditional organic practices.Quotes
Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man.~George Washington
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We offer several pick up locations for our Shares:
All pick ups are from 4:30-7pm on Thursdays:
- North Boulder:
Boulder Meadows Community Room - Home Farm:
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Outlook Hotel
303-485-7818
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