Rutabaga by Crystal | Mar 9, 2022Rutabagas (Brassica napus Napobrassica group) are closely related to cole crops. Both white and yellow fleshed varieties exist. The rutabaga root consists of both true root and true stem. The upper portion of the stem forms a neck, distinguishing rutabagas from...
Turnip by Crystal | Mar 9, 2022Turnips (Brassica rapa Rapifera group) are closely related to Chinese cabbage and mustards. It is a biennial but is cultivated as an annual. Turnips have a white or yellow fleshed root generally with a flattened globe shape.
Cabbage by Crystal | Mar 9, 2022Cabbage is a popular cultivar of the species Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) of the family Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae) and is a leafy green vegetable.
Carrots by Crystal | Mar 9, 2022Carrots (Daucus carota) are a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. It has a crisp texture when fresh. The most commonly eaten part of a carrot is a taproot, although the greens are edible as well.
Onions by Crystal | Mar 9, 2022Onions (Allium cepa), also known as the bulb onion, common onion and garden onion, are normally available in yellow, red, and white varieties on PEI. Onions are a cool season crop – ideal for PEI.
