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Long squash or "Bottle Gourd" is often considered to be of African decent but it is also common in Europe and Asia. The long squash is very similar to zucchini and it is grown in warm climates. The outer skin can go from yellow to green while the inner flesh is firm textured, white in color and contains seeds Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, USA Availability: Year-Round -
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Pack of 5 Garlic comes in its own individual wrapper. It is rich in vitamin C, phosphorus, and manganese. Garlic can be consumed raw or cooked. Origin: Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Spain Availability: Year-Round -
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Yellow Squash (summer squash), is a hot weather vegetable. Its picked in its immature stage. As a result, the squash has a thin, edible skin and sweet, soft flesh. It typically ranges in size from 6 to 8 inches long. Although, it can be smaller, depending on when you pick the fruit. Origin: Dominican Republic, USA Availability: Year-Round -
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Long Beans are grown in the tropics throughout Southeast Asia and they are green or white in color. These beans taste best when they are young and slender. The pods may be eaten both fresh and cooked. Origin: U.S. Availability: May – September -
8 oz Baby Zucchini is similar to the mature version, only smaller. However, its flesh is more tender and the flavor is milder than the larger one. It serves a great source of vitamins and nutrients.Origin: GuatemalaAvailability: Year-Round -
The Boniato (also called Batata) may be pink, purple, cream, or red. However, its flesh is dry, white, and smooth in texture. It can be baked or roasted and can be served whole or mashed just like a regular baked potato. Origin: USA Availability: Year-Round -
Chayote is a pear shaped, light green squash. It has a creamy white flesh, that becomes cottony as it matures. It is crunchy and very mild with a sweet taste, similar to cucumber. Additionally, it can be consumed raw or cooked. Origin: Costa Rica Availability: Year-Round -
Ginger is the underground root of the ginger plant. It has a firm, striated texture. Its flesh may be yellow, white or red in color and its skin may be thick or thin depending on the plant’s harvesting time. Origin: Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, China Availability: Year-Round -
Malanga Lila is a root vegetable popular in the tropics and South America. It has more flavor than most other starchy tropical tubers, and its taste is earthy, and has been described as more like nuts than potatoes. Origin: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua Availability: Year-Round -
Malanga White is considered the true Malanga. It is a root vegetable. The interior has a crisp texture and its color varies from cream to yellow to pink. Origin: Costa Rica, Ecuador Availability: Year-Round -
Malanga Coco is similar to a yam in appearance and a potato in flavor. This root is commonly used in tropical countries. Malanga is also similar to Taro in texture and appearance but has a woodsy taste with a hint of black walnut. Origin: Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua Availability: Year-Round -
Malanga Eddoe Also called Eddoe, this species is native to China and Japan. It can grow in cooler and drier climates, which makes it a suitable crop in parts of North America. The corms are generally smaller and rounder resembling a striped, hairy potato. Origin: Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador Availability: Year-Round
