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Food Trivia: Radishes were first cultivated thousands of years ago in China, then in Egypt and Greece. Radishes were so highly regarded in Greece that gold replicas were made. The radish did not make its way to England until approximately 1548. By 1629 they were being cultivated in Massachusetts. Radishes are root vegetables that resemble beets or turnips in appearance and texture, but have a distinct flavor. It is the root of a plant classified in the mustard family. Pliny thought the radish was "a vulgar article of the diet" because of its "remarkable power of causing flatulence and eructation." The ancient Egyptians used radish seed oil before olive oil was known. In Oaxaca, Mexico, Christmas Eve is also the Night of the Radishes, when large radishes are cut into animal shapes. Americans eat 400 million pounds of radishes each year, most of which is consumed in salads. Radishes were a common breakfast item for the Pennsylvania Dutch. (They still are in Japan). Daikon is a variety of radish also known as Japanese radish, Chinese radish and Satsuma radish. They are white with a milder flavor than the small red radish, and can grow up to 3 feet long and weigh up to 100 pounds, although they are usually harvested at 1 to 5 pounds. Daikon can be eaten raw in salad, pickled, or in stir fries, soups and stews. They have a pleasant, sweet and zesty flavor with a mild bite.

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Broccoli- Most bunch sizing this past week has been ranging from 2 to 4 per on 14’s depending on shipper and field location. Stalk size is ranging from 5 cent to 25 cent diameters. Most to all samples are showing some purple cast. Many samples are showing a branchy, knuckled appearance. Supplies are improving as the weather warms on the Central Coast. Though more planting gaps are expected in the coming weeks, this trend should continue at least through next week.  ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Cauliflower- Color has remained about the same as last week and is generally white in color with some cream. Weights have remained about the same as last week and are ranging from 25 to 32 lbs on 12’s. Some rough curd has been reported with most quality being great!  Supplies are improving similar to broccoli and though we can expect more planting gaps, supplies should be better through next week. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Celery- Weights on celery have dropped with many shippers harvesting younger fields to avoid seeder problems. Most weights range in the mid 50’s. Color is generally medium to dark green, depending on size. Some bow and twist have been reported. Seeders are showing up in most packs, especially in larger sizes. Supplies have tightened on good quality product due to seeder issues.

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