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Mizuna

December 13, 2016 By Mia Rodriguez

Mizuna

Mizuna is an Asian green that is commonly found in baby lettuce mixes, but can also be enjoyed by itself, raw or cooked. It is a great source of vitamins A and K. How to harvest: An easy way to think about harvesting greens is the ⅔ rule. Think about harvesting one third of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Harvest, Teaching Garden, Vegetables Tagged With: Mizuna, salad greens

Curry Tree Leaves

December 13, 2016 By Mia Rodriguez

Curry Tree

Curry leaves, kadi patta in hindi, are not the same as curry powder. The literal translation in most indian languages is ‘sweet neem leaves.’ Curry leaves are a rich source of iron and folic acid! Besides being used to flavor dishes, the aromatic leaves of the curry tree … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Harvest, Herbs, Teaching Garden Tagged With: Asian cooking, Curry Leaves

Eggplant

November 8, 2016 By Mia Rodriguez

Eggplants are a beautiful flowering plant. Right now Green Light is harvesting lots of eggplant at our Edible Teaching Garden. We use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the eggplant at the stem. Once they are too big, eggplants will become bitter or mushy so be sure to harvest once … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Garden, Vegetables Tagged With: current harvest, eggplant, garden, gardener, green light, green light new orleans, growing now, local, local food, louisiana, seasonal food, southern garden, vegetable

Moringa

May 19, 2016 By Andreas Hoffmann

Moringa leaves are incredibly nutritious, containing essential antioxidants, amino acids, and vitamins. Moringa can lower blood sugar and cholesterol in addition to increasing lactating women's milk production. How to harvest: Cut leaf stems with a sharp knife. How to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Harvest, Teaching Garden, Vegetables Tagged With: Environmental Education, garden, growyourown, Moringa, teaching garden

Malabar Spinach

May 19, 2016 By Andreas Hoffmann

Malabar spinach, or vine spinach, is a perennial that is native to East Asia. It grows best in hot, humid climates and thrives in New Orleans. Malabar spinach is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It relieves mouth ulcers, burns, and diarrhea and helps prevent birth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Harvest, Teaching Garden, Vegetables Tagged With: Malabar spinach

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