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" . . . The quality of the fruits and vegetables available at grocery stores is terrible. Most are laden with toxic substances, such as sulfates on grapes, pesticides . . . many times fruits and vegetables are imported from foreign countries that use toxic pesticides that are illegal in the United States."
As stated by Dr. Ronald Steriti in our article Antioxidants and Organic Foods

6 Great Veggies for Gardening Newbies

October 18th, 2009 - Barbara Feiner

If you’ve been thinking about starting an organic vegetable garden, choosing your plants initially may seem overwhelming.

The experts at Bonnie Plants, a green-gardening plant wholesaler in Union Springs, AL, recommend these six fast-growing, cold-hardy crops for fall gardeners:

Winterbor Kale

A nutritious leafy green
A vigorous producer that endures winter easily, even in very cold climates
Cut the outer leaves so the center can continue growing; space transplants about 12 inches apart

Georgia Collards

Similar to kale, with a stronger, sweet-cabbage flavor
Leaves taste best when young
Space transplants 36 inches apart

Romaine Lettuce

Richer in vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients than other popular lettuces
Heart-healthy
Space transplants 18 inches apart

Early Dividend Broccoli

Popular, productive and easy to grow
High in fiber and calcium
Set transplants 18 inches apart

Mustard Greens

Nutritious, with spicy leaves that taste sweeter when nipped by frost
Fast-growing
Space plants 12 inches apart

Arugula

Fast-growing, peppery-tasting leafy green that’s great in salads
Promotes bone health
Especially high in vitamins A, C and K

Photo courtesy of ARA

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Organic Produce: October Report

September 30th, 2009 - Barbara Feiner

You’ll make the most nutritious—and delicious—produce choices when you buy locally grown organic fruits and vegetables that are in season. It’s also the most economical way to shop the produce aisle.

Broccoli joins this month’s peak-season list, while cantaloupe, corn and peaches move off. As noted in Salads: 5 Must-Have Veggies:

Broccoli “contains phytochemicals, substances found in produce that can help prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer. Added nutrients include vitamins A, C and K, as well as calcium, folic acid and fiber.”

Here are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s top peak-season choices: