Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum Also known as snow peas, mangetout are peas bred specifically for eating young and whole as tender, flat pods with the peas inside just beginning to form. Eat raw in salads, briefly steam or boil (30 seconds will do) and dress with whatever combination of olive oil, butter, garlic, herbs, lemon […]
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Brassica rapa var. perviridis Komatsuna is a cousin to the more familiar pak choi, and can be used in much the same ways. It is very versatile and can be eaten a any stage of growth – baby leaves can be eaten raw in salads, more mature leaves can be used like spinach, or stir-fried as you
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Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla Chard is a brilliant vegetable – but it took me a bit of time to come round to it! It grows well in our Welsh climate, and is relatively pest and disease free – even slugs tend to leave it alone. It is hardy, prolific, crops for a long time, and
