QUESTION: How do you store onions for a long time? How do I prepare them? -Kasey T. … [Read more...]
What does it mean when your lettuce bolts?
QUESTION: What does it mean when your lettuce bolts? Is it just seeding and can I still harvest it? -Jasmine S. … [Read more...]
Why Cutting Onions Makes Us Cry and Tear-Free Tips for Cutting Onions
By Erin Marissa Russell Everyone knows that slicing onions comes along with the side effect of bringing tears to the eyes of the chef. But have you ever wondered what it is that makes onions such a tearjerker? And since people are so prone to tears when cutting this … [Read more...]
How to Grow Turnips (Brassica rapa)
By Matt Gibson The turnip is a root vegetable that is native to Europe and belongs to the mustard family. It is commonly cultivated for culinary purposes and has played a major role in the human diet since ancient times, specifically in Greece and Rome. In Germany, during … [Read more...]
How to Grow Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea)
By Matt Gibson Native to northwestern Europe (most likely Germany), kohlrabi is a flowering plant that belongs to the cabbage family. Originally grown in Europe, kohlrabi was brought to North America in the 19th century. Today, kohlrabi is cultivated all around the world for … [Read more...]