Heirloom vegetables are gems of nature, passed down for generations by home gardeners who prize them for their flavor. They reproduce true to their parent plants, preserving their taste, appearance, and other unique characteristics from one year to the next.
Industrial farmers don’t have the luxury of breeding vegetables for taste. They have to grow food that can be harvested quickly and transported over hundreds of miles without losing its appetizing appearance. Most of these vegetables never even get to ripen before being rushed to market. Such produce may seem palatable until you have tasted heirlooms, but then you will crave the flavors that have been treasured over time.
Be daring, and try a new heirloom variety this year!
No comments:
Post a Comment