Colorado Grown Vegetables

Colorado Grown Produce, Colorado Grown Vegetables, Food

Colorado Onions

“It’s hard to imagine civilization without onions.” -Julia Child Onions (Allium cepa) are versatile vegetables which add their special flavor characteristics to many popular recipes and may be prepared in a number of ways. They are separated into three color groups – yellow, red, and white.  Approximately 87% of the […]

Colorado Grown Produce, Colorado Grown Vegetables, Food

Colorado Cucumbers

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes melons and summer and winter squash.  Cucumbers have a firm outer rind, and range in color from yellow and orange to white and green. Commercial cucumbers are separated into two categories: slicing and pickling.  Slicing cucumbers are usually 8-9 inches long […]