This plump, sweet vegetable has many monikers. In most of the U.S. it is called chayote, but the Aztecs who first cultivated it called it chayotl. It is christophene or brionne in the West Indies, chochoute in Madagascar, xuxu in Brazil and pepinella, mirliton or vegetable pear in other parts of the world. And as…
We buy wonderful, sweet summer squashes from three different growers and create this beautiful mix. The current mix includes Zephyr, Ronde de Nice, Scallopini, petite Green and Gold Zucchini and three colors of Pattypan squash. Varieties will change but the mix will always includes multiple shapes and colors.
Bright yellow papaya or pear shaped FRUIT. This unique squash is beautiful and yummy. Its flavor is sweet and mild. Papaya Pear Squash is a great alternative to Zucchini and Yellow Crook and can be used in a wide variety of summer squash recipes.
Ronde de Nice Zucchini has graced tables in France for generations. These perfect globe-shaped Zucchinis are also known as Fruit-Ball Squash and Globe Zucchini. Harvested in this case at about 3-inches in diameter, this squash is perfect for stuffing and baking. The also lend themselves to being sliced into wedges and served raw for crudite…
The Tromboncino Squash, also known as Zucchetta Rampicante, the climbing squash, is generally only found in backyard gardens. This heirloom variety originates from the Northern Coast of Italy and continues to be popular amongst Northern Italians and Europeans. The Tromboncino has a long, seedless neck, with a bell shaped head. Most summer squash have a…
We have all seen GREEN ZEBRA HEIRLOOM TOMATOES. They’ re usually light green with darker green stripes. Well, thanks to Munak Farms, we have found GREEN ZEBRAs in the form nature intended…rich, ripe gold-green with green stripes. These tomatoes are truly VINE RIPE, and their color and, most importantly, flavor tell the tale. GREEN ZEBRAS…
Our Vine Ripe Red Tomatoes are fresh from the Farmers’ Market, we pick them up just days after they are picked from the vine. these Tomatoes are ripened on the vine to give the tomato ultimate flavor! These Tomatoes are great for eating fresh or cooked in any dish. We love them in primavera pasta…
Vine Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes taste so much better than the commercially grown product. A picture’s worth a thousand words but one taste is priceless. We purchase smaller variety Vine Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes from two different growers and create this beautiful mix. Through the season the mix may include Orange Oxheart, Russian Black, Persimmon, Tangerine, and…
Jolly Tomatoes are a low-acid Japanese variety. Their color is light red, both inside and out…typical of Japanese tomatoes. They have good flavor and every golf ball size Jolly has a little point at the blossom end of the 8. They are lovely, and their color and size contrasts nicely with other small tomatoes. Jollys…
Our farmer grows several varieties of fabulous Cherry Tomatoes. They’ re red, orange, orange and yellow striped, purple, yellow, green round, oblong walnut sized and smaller. Each variety is packed in a different one-pint basket and there at least four different varieties in every 12/pint flat. While every variety is amazingly sweet, each variety has…
Juicy and meaty, Marvel Stripes are large and hearty heirloom tomatoes which are making a comeback all across the United States due to their rich flavor. The Marvel Stripe is no exception. Grown in Oaxaco, Mexico since the 1800s, this 8 is heart-shaped, sweet and 8y. Its skin is yellow-orange streaked with ruby red making…
Over the past couple of years, heirloom tomatoes have experienced a real surge in popularity, but there are very few heirlooms with small size. Maybe that’s because there are plenty of small tomatoes that have great flavor, even though they’re not heirlooms. This mixed pack of small tomatoes includes red and yellow tears, red and…
Our Vine Ripe Red Tomatoes are fresh from the Farmers’ Market, we pick them up just days after they are picked from the vine. Note that the mix varieties with change from week to week depending on which varieties are ripe, but there will always be a nice mix of colors! The Mixed Heirloom Tomato…
Grown in Arizona from Holland seed, these ORANGE CLUSTER TOMATOES are a great deal. Their quality is excellent and their color is a welcome change from red and yellow tomatoes.
PEACH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES are one of the very smallest heirloom varieties. They are a beautiful golden-orange color, have slightly fuzzy skin, and truly outstanding flavor. They are just fuzzy enough to give their skin a matte finish but not nearly as fuzzy as a peach. PEACH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES would be a great addition to an…
All the rumors you’ve heard are true. It is possible to cross a tomato with a bell pepper! Who would want to cross a tomato with a bell pepper? you ask. Well, we should never underestimate the creativity and vision of America’s farmers. These PEPPER TOMATOES have the structural appearance of a blocky-type bell pepper,…
This blushing heirloom tomato, said to have been grown by the Cherokees, has roots that date back to at least 1890. With skin that ranges to dusky rose to deep burgundy, and a brick red interior, the Cherokee purple is one of the most full flavored of the large heirlooms available. Its delicate taste is…
They’ re back! Yay! Very small and super sweet, these little Sun Babies have deep orange color, and since they are vine-ripe, lots of flavor!
Southern California has many good tomato growers, but one of our favorites is growing these lovely Orange Cherry Tomatoes. Smaller than a true cherry tomato, these organically-grown tomatoes have beautiful true orange color and are very sweet. They are a great alternative to the more common red and yellow tears, and since they are packed…
These little yellow tomatoes have all the sweet flavor of the more commonly available red variety, with a nice, bright color. Good alternative to Yellow Tears!
