Vegetables for Immunity Support

Delicious farm-fresh carrots provide a range of flavors for your creative dishes, from sweet and nutty to earthy and herbal, with colors including red, violet and yellow. Textures are crunchy and juicy, with shapes including traditional long carrots and turnip-shaped round ones. Sustainably farmed, harvested fresh on order. 

Mixed, 1 lb. or 5 lb. case. 

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Health Benefits

• Vitamin A supports healthy vision and can protect against cancer
• Antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin enhance eye health 
• Soluble fiber helps balance blood sugar 
• Beta-carotene and lycopene linked to lower rate of certain cancers 
• Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure 
• Vitamin C and A help the immune system 
• The anti-inflammatory properties of carrots may support brain health 
• Boiling and steaming was found to increase levels of beta carotene (cutting them beforehand actually reduces nutrients) 

Enjoy the best of our farm-fresh summer squash. Fresh squash has a thin and crisp skin containing tender, juicy flesh with mildly sweet and nutty flavors. The body ranges from slender to round; colors range from deep yellow to green. Our squash has a special place in our hearts, because squash blossoms led us to grow for chefs. Shipped fresh! 

Mixed, 1 lb.

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Health Benefits

• Antioxidant beta carotene helps protect cells from DNA damage
• Vitamin C helps with immunity 
• Excellent source of fiber 
• Vitamin B6 for brain health and immune system function

Incorporating this microgreen superfood blend daily in your healthy, balanced diet not only adds a boost to your nutritional intake, but can also provide color, enhance flavor, and add texture to your dish.

This blend may include watercress, bulls blood, parsley, mustard, arugula, dandelion, and chives. 

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Health Benefits

This unique blend consists of several microgreens. Why microgreens? Because they contain an ever higher concentration of antioxidants, phenolics, vitamins, and minerals than what’s found in mature plants or seeds.

Superfoods are ones with very high nutritional density, providing a powerful punch of nutrients and flavor with very few added calories. Our superfood blend contains a high volume of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, which can have numerous health benefits.

In short, you can include this superfood blend in your salads, soups, sandwiches, or daily green drink or smoothie for deliciously nutritional boosts.

Add a sweet onion flavor that’s a bit earthy to your dishes with our farm-fresh leeks. These chewy, fleshy leeks build heat at the back of the throat when eaten, and they look similar to green onions with firm white shanks, ones that don’t bulb out like a green onion.

1 lb.

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Health Benefits

• Rich in flavonoids, especially one called kaempferol, which have anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anticancer properties
• Plants in the allium family may lower risk of certain types of cancer
• Rich in vitamin C, which may reduce the risk for osteoporosis 
• Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that protect the eyes 

In this delicious mix of farm-fresh onions, you receive earthy yet sweet white coin onions that provide a crunchy texture to dishes—as well as eye-catching purplette onions that add flavorful pizzazz without too much heat. Purplettes have white bulbs, as well, ones that are covered with attractive magenta skin. 

Mixed, 1 lb. 

Health Benefits

• Flavonoids help to regulate blood glucose levels
• Contain a lot of prebiotics and fiber, which supports gut health 
• Potassium supports a healthy blood pressure
• Manganese supports connective tissue, bone health, and forming blood clots 
• Contains quercetin (an antioxidant) which fights inflammation in the body, and may actually help to prevent Alzheimer's disease
• Contains vitamin C for a healthy immune system 
• Allicin is an antibacterial compound that can help the body fight harmful bacteria 

Indulge in the extraordinary flavors and textures of our mixed lettuce, carefully selected from the best varieties of the day! From the enticingly grassy to the irresistibly nutty and earthy, each bite promises a delightful journey for your taste buds. Sustainably grown with love, we nurture a dozen or more dozen varieties, with only the crème de la crème making it into this exclusive offering.

But that's not all! We take pride in our revolutionary regenerative farming techniques, which not only ensure superior taste but also contribute to a healthier planet. By choosing our regeneratively grown lettuce, you become part of a sustainable movement that supports soil health and biodiversity.

Best of all, we deliver this luscious lettuce straight to your door, so you can relish its freshness without stepping a foot outside. Elevate your culinary experience with our delectable mixed lettuce – a mouthwatering journey awaits!

Click here to read From Planting to Harvesting Lettuce: A Farmer's Story.

Check out our Assorted Lettuce with Fall Colored Flowers recipe.

Mixed.

You may have noticed your lettuce and greens look and feel a little different. That's because we have moved them indoors to our greenhouse "still soil grown" to protect them from the Ohio elements. They have the same great flavor and nutrients but are a little less sturdy.  Hope you enjoy them just the same! 

Health Benefits

Read all about the Health Benefits of Lettuce.

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Get a mix of delicious beet varieties with flavors ranging from strong earthy to sweet sugar. Textures are crisp and crunchy, with shapes ranging from elongated to round—and hues including red, white, gold and yellow. Mixed beets are the best of the day, regeneratively farmed and harvested on order.

Beets have an earthy flavor. They're best when paired with bright, sweet, and fresh flavors. If you're roasting, try marinating them with citrus zest, garlic, scallion, vinegar, and plenty of salt.

Mixed, 1 lb. or 5 lb. case

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Health Benefits

• A good source of vitamin A, C, folate, calcium, and fiber
• Antioxidants such as betalains, carotenoids, flavonoids
• High in nitrates which improve circulation and support a healthy heart 
• Some research shows beets can improve exercise capacity due to nitrates
• High in fiber, supporting the gut
• Support detoxification and liver function 
• Betanin, which gives beets their color, helps detox the body 
• Best way to cook to maintain nutrients is to steam them (lost nutrients when in water and the longer they are cooked in heat)

This delicious mix contains the best microgreens of the day, ones with flavors that range from peppery to grassy, and from sweet to buttery—and everywhere in between. Textures in our Salad Sensation® run the entire gamut from soft to crisp, with each farm-fresh microgreen full of flavor and nutrition. 

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Health Benefits

Gram for gram microgreens are more nutrient dense than their full grown counterparts. Minerals in microgreens are better absorbed due to less "anti-nutrients" and microgreens are highly digestible and easily incorporated into meals.

Our mesclun greens have a balanced, well rounded flavor: slightly salty, slightly sweet, slightly bitter and slightly peppery! The green, red, amber, chartreuse, lime and magenta leaves are highly aromatic. Some mesclun leaves are crisp while others are buttery, some are brittle while others bite back.  

Mixed, 1 lb.

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Health Benefits

• Fiber helps to support digestion
• Contains beta-carotene (converted to vitamin A), and vitamin C which are important for collagen production and tissue repair 
• High in folate which supports brain health and is especially important for pregnant women 

Imagine the ways your family can enjoy this deliciously petite sampler of farm-fresh vegetables! Carrots include white, dragon, and long varieties. Plus, this veggie sampler includes royal purple and white turnips, and French breakfast, cherry bomb, and daikon radishes. You’ll also receive fresh leeks and white coin and purplette onions.   

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Green Goddess Dip

Create a Green Goddess Dip:

• 1 cup of greens. Choose a combination of your favorite greens such as dill, mint, parsley, basil, chives, watercress or cilantro.
  
• 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 scallions, white and green parts, sliced
• 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
•  Pinch kosher salt, more to taste
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
• ½ cup Créme Fraiche, Sour Cream, or Plain Greek Yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise, optional

If you are dairy intolerant, sub soft tofu for the cheese and yogurt and add the traditional anchovy or tsp of fish sauce. The anchovy replaces the tang of the fermented dairy items.

1. Place greens, garlic, scallions, lemon juice and salt in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
2. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated. Add feta and process until smooth; pulse in yogurt. Taste dip and add more salt, if desired. If you like a creamier, richer dip, add mayonnaise and pulse to combine.
3. Serve dip immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

If you love Italian flavors, then you’ll want this blend in your kitchen. The herbs are a perfect complement to your favorite pasta, pizza, and other dishes. Add an extra punch of nutrition with these tasty herbs. This blend may contain micro chives and parsley, petite basil, fennel, Greek oregano, and thyme.

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Health Benefits

Gram for gram microgreens are more nutrient dense than their full grown counterparts. Minerals in microgreens are better absorbed due to less "anti-nutrients" and microgreens are highly digestible & and easily incorporated into meals.

A blend of farm-fresh herbs for your Asian-inspired dishes. They add delicious flavor and extra nutrition in each bite. The blend may contain micro sea cress, petite Thai basil, cutting celery, wasabi mustard, purple radish, tatsoi, and shiso red.

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Health Benefits

Gram for gram microgreens are more nutrient dense than their full grown counterparts. Minerals in microgreens are better absorbed due to less "anti-nutrients" and microgreens are highly digestible & and easily incorporated into meals.

Nutritious mixtures of fresh kale varieties. Each of these tender cruciferous leaves offers up sweet cabbage-like flavor. Whether you’re enjoying them raw or sautéed, these are sure to add a boost of nutrients to your next meal.

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Health Benefits

• Vitamin C and vitamin E for immune system 
• Calcium for bone health (with low levels of oxalate which makes calcium less absorbable)
• Contains substances that bind to cholesterol to manage levels 
• Potassium for healthy blood pressure 
• Sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol are protective against cancer 
• Lutein and zeaxanthin support vision 
• Consider massaging your kale before eating it, which makes it easier to digest 
  

Watercress plant provides unique flavor to culinary dishes, one that’s salty, yet spicy, and slightly bitter. Texture is delicately thin with deliciously edible white blooms. Fresh watercress can be ideal in creative soups and salads, sandwiches and much more.

Health Benefits

• Loaded with antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants help protect the body against oxidative stress, neutralize harmful free radicals, and reduce inflammation, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and certain cancers.
• Excellent source of vitamin K, which plays a vital role in bone health. Vitamin K is essential for proper calcium utilization and bone mineralization. Adequate vitamin K intake can help maintain strong and healthy bones.
• Lutein and zeaxanthin, in watercress, is beneficial for eye health. These compounds accumulate in the retina and help protect against age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
• Folate is especially important for pregnancy to support proper neurological development 
• Iron content supports healthy blood 

Enjoy French cuisine dishes to the fullest with this Signature Blend. Infuse your sauces and soups, or sprinkle over chicken, seafood, and vegetables to add a flavor-packed punch of French herbs. The blend may contain petite cutting celery, chervil, tarragon, thyme, micro chives, and parsley.

Try our Roasted Turnips with Herb Butter using this French blend!

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Health Benefits

Gram for gram microgreens are more nutrient dense than their full grown counterparts. Minerals in microgreens are better absorbed due to less "anti-nutrients" and microgreens are highly digestible & and easily incorporated into meals.

Our blend of herbs can help take your Mediterranean dishes from delicious to out-of-this -world, while adding an extra punch of nutrition! This farm-fresh blend of herbs may include petite fennel, pennyroyal mint, mountain mint,  Greek oregano, and chives.

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Health Benefits

Gram for gram microgreens are more nutrient dense than their full grown counterparts. Minerals in microgreens are better absorbed due to less "anti-nutrients" and microgreens are highly digestible & and easily incorporated into meals.

To support heart health, this specially curated signature blend contains a unique blend of items that are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including magnesium, potassium, allicin, antioxidants, and nitrates. 

This Heart Healthy Signature Blend includes: Watercress, Broccoli, Bulls Blood, and Radish Greens. 

Don’t be fooled by microgreens - they are small but mighty and often contain more nutrients than their full-grown counterparts. Sprinkle these on your favorite morning breakfast, in your salad, or eat them on their own!

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Health Benefits

At The Chef’s Garden nutrition goes hand-in-hand with flavorful, quality vegetables. It is so important that in 2019, we opened an on-site agricultural research facility. We study how to maximize the flavor, color, and nutrition of our vegetables in order to bring the highest quality to your door. And, as a result of our regenerative farming practices, we have found that our products can contain up to 200% to 500% more mineral content than the USDA average!  . 

Bull’s blood microgreens contain betanin which increases the action of NrF2, helping the body to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. They contain polyphenols (like you hear about in wine) and Vitamin C to combat oxidative stress.

Watercress is ranked #1 on the CDC’s list of Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables because it is super nutrient-dense containing 100% of the DV of Vitamin K, 25% of the DV of Vitamin A, and 25% of the DV of Vitamin C in just one cup.  Remember to optimally absorb Vitamins A and K (fat-soluble vitamins) enjoy your watercress with a good quality high polyphenol olive oil. 

Cruciferous vegetables, such as watercress, broccoli sprouts, kale, and radish greens contain sulforaphane, which is a sulfur-rich compound that has been shown to provide a number of health benefits. Potential benefits include anticancer properties, boost heart health, and support in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Click here to read more about sulforaphane and its healthy properties.   

It all started with Brassica oleracea, the common plant that started the now large brassica vegetable family! Brassica (aka cruciferous) vegetables are part of the mustard family (genus Brassicaceae) and cabbage family - giving them their sometimes “spicy” flavor. 

Blend Includes:

• Broccoli
• Arugula
• Chinese cabbage
• Purple Radish
• Red Mustard

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Health Benefits

This antioxidant blend of brassica microgreens is a great source of vitamins (A, Folate, C, E, K), minerals (iron, potassium, calcium), phytonutrients (carotenoids, glucosinolates (I3C and sulforaphane), polyphenols), and fiber.

It all started with Brassica oleracea, the common plant that started the now large brassica vegetable family! Brassica (aka cruciferous) vegetables are part of the mustard family (genus Brassicaceae) and cabbage family - giving them their sometimes “spicy” flavor.

The beautiful part of microgreens is that ounce for ounce they are more nutrient-dense than their full-size counterparts and are super easy to incorporate into meals.

Harvesting plants at the microgreen stage results in:

• Higher levels of vitamins (C, folate, thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, niacin, etc.).
• Lower levels of “antinutrients” like phytate, oxalate, and tannins.
• Enhanced flavor
• Improved availability and absorption of minerals like iron and calcium
• Enhanced digestibility of protein found in the plant

Brassica vegetables have been studied to potentially:

• Prevent oxidative stress (which damages cells) by providing antioxidants
• Benefit neurodegenerative disease and heart disease
• Turn on detox enzymes in your body
• Increase phase II detoxification
• Support healthy detoxification and elimination of estrogen metabolites.
• May be beneficial for hormonal balance and prevention of estrogen-sensitive cancers.
• Support the immune system
• Decrease chronic inflammation
• Reduce the risk of cancers
• Lung, colon, pancreatic, breast, bladder, and prostate cancers
• Reduce and/or slow growth of cancer cells

Cooking (boiling) reduces the level of glucosinolates so we recommend that you consume these microgreens raw to obtain the most beneficial nutrients,

Looking to get the most brassica benefit from your microgreens? Chew mindfully! Chewing helps to break up the cell walls of the microgreens which release the enzyme myrosinase. Myrosinase can then come into contact with the glucosinolates changing them into isothiocyanates (like sulforaphane). Your gut bacteria help too, but chewing, chopping, etc. have the greatest impact on increasing sulforaphane (which is one of the most well-known beneficial phytochemicals in brassicas).

Put this blend in everything! We suggest putting a handful of these microgreens in your:

• Salads
• Sandwiches/Wraps
• Smoothies
• Savory Oatmeal
• Eggs

**Disclaimer: If undergoing chemotherapy only consume with the direction of your oncology provider. If low thyroid (or low iodine) concerns talk with your medical practitioner prior to consuming large quantities.

Enjoy a delectable tasting of The Chef Garden herbs English Mint, Lemon Balm, and Lemon Verbena to craft your own freshly brewed herbal teas or brighten and enhance your tea experience. These are a perfect accompaniment to our Flowerhouse Teas. 

To brew fresh herbal tea, heat water to between 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit, then pour over roughly chopped fresh herbs (we recommend starting with about 1 tbsp chopped, then adjusting to your taste). Add a lid if possible to keep the essential oils from the herbs in the brewing vessel. Allow to steep for 5-10 minutes depending on the desired strength. Strain, then enjoy. 

These herbs also make beautiful cold infusions, roughly chop herbs, then add to room temperature filtered water. Cover. Allow to steep for 12-24 hours, then strain. Cold infusing herbs into water pulls out fewer tannins from the herbs and creates a beautiful, smooth, refreshing tea perfect for a warm summer day. 

Sweeten with a taste of honey.

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Health Benefits

Mint tea is a perfect way to finish a meal. Mint helps aid digestion (including symptoms such as indigestion, gas, and bloating) and freshens breath. The scent of the mint tea as you drink it may also help relieve headaches, menstrual cramps, and nasal congestion. Mint tea may help with concentration and focus, and it is caffeine-free so will not disrupt sleep. 

Lemon Balm

Lemon balm tea soothes stress away and helps promote improved mood, a feeling of calm, relaxation, and sleep.

Lemon Verbena

Lemon verbena tea is bright yet soothing containing a number of anti-inflammatory and cell-protecting plant compounds (aka phytonutrients). Lemon verbena tea is delicious after a meal or before bed to help promote restful sleep. 

Arugula is an aromatic, tangy and tasty leafy green. We offer you the very best of our farm-fresh arugula by selecting our mixed arugula. Each variety offers up a nutty sweetness, ending with a mild zing of peppery spicy flavor, with tender yet crunchy green leaves.

Mixed, 1 lb.

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Health Benefits

• Glucosinolates are antioxidant that prevent cell damage, and can prevent against cancer 
• Vitamin K and calcium support bone health 
• Fiber helps to regulate blood glucose
• Cruciferous vegetables have been found to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease 
• Potassium supports healthy blood pressure
• Vitamin C supports the immune system and aids in iron absorption 
• Vitamin A is an antioxidant supporting immunity, eye health, and cell growth
• Sauté arugula with some healthy oils to best absorb the fat soluble vitamins