TIPS, TRICKS AND FACTS
Local, fresh, and family grown – taste the difference.
Welcome to our hub of handy tips, tricks, and fun facts! Whether you’re looking to keep your greens fresher for longer, curious about the best ways to store herbs, or just want to learn more about hydroponic farming, you’re in the right place.
We're excited to share our years of learnings, passed down through generations, to help you make the most of our fresh produce. Dive in and discover something new!
Tried and true family tips on storing and
using fresh produce
Storing Lettuce
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For quick use, place the roots in a glass of water on your kitchen bench, pulling off leaves as needed, Alternatively to keep the lettuce a little crisper , cut off the root system and cut out the stem and place the leaves in a freezer bag, storing them in your fridge’s crisper drawer.
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Minimal washing is needed with our lettuce because we use integrated pest management to reduce the need for chemicals.
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Lettuce with a root ball can continue to grow if placed in a cool spot with fresh water. We recommend changing the water every 1 to 2 days.
Storing Basil
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Basil thrives in sunlight and warmth, so avoid storing it in the fridge. Keep basil with a root ball on your windowsill in a glass of water and change the water every, one -two days for freshness.
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Fresh basil adds great flavour to Italian dishes like pasta sauces and pizzas. For extra flavour, add basil leaves directly to the jar of sauce or during cooking.
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Basil can last an extra 4–5 days when stored in water. For long-term storage, remove the leaves from the stem, place them in a freezer bag, and store them in the freezer.
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