Colorado Grown Produce

Colorado Peaches

December 11, 2019

The peach industry in Colorado remains mostly a family business. Many growers live and work on orchards surrounding their homes, within communities that include similar farms and families. Often, the fruit in the orchard is a staple of the family’s table. This close proximity is strong motivation to use the […]

Colorado Grown Produce, Colorado Grown Vegetables, Food

Colorado Onions

December 11, 2019

“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

December 11, 2019

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 […]