Vegetables - All

1kg is approximately 6 onions. Selection: New seasons will keep longer; eat quickly if showing signs of softening. Preparation: Cut ends off and cut according to use. Good for You: Provide vitamins a, Bs include. Folate, C, E, & K; significant...

Selection: If bagged there should be no residual moisture visible. If unwrapped check for a firm head no browning, and protective outer leaves. Preparation: Outer leaves are useable if not too coarse. Remove and fold with inner leaves, rinse and spin or...

Selection: Plants are living so should look hydrated and fresh with good colour. Preparation: Take leaves off plant as needed, wash and use whole. Good for You: Keep it cool and you’ll keep your cool - it’s so delicious and fresh. Tastes...

Selection: Look for vibrant green and even colouring. Preparation: The skin should be mild and tender so peeling is not necessary. Wash and slice or quarter and cut into chunky pieces. Good for You: Cucumbers supply Vitamin C and are a good source of...

Selection: Should be bright & shiny, dark green, or light green with stripes. Preparation: Top & tail, rinse, leave whole, chunky cut or slice. Good for You: Give you fibre and Vitamin C And Tastes So Good: Steam; shave and eat raw. Roast,...

Selection: Bead (bud) should be firm, dry, with no yellow. Preparation: Rinse, separate in florets or serving sized pieces. Good for You: Broccoli is high in fibre and vitamin C, a source of many B vitamins including folate, many minerals including...

Selection: Green and fresh looking. Cut face not browned. Preparation: Rinse under cold water, remove central core and its ready to slice or shred for your favourite recipe. Good for You: Contains Vitamin C, many of the B group, including folate;...

Selection: Cut edge should be clear and heart tight. Preparation: Cut required segment and remove core. Slice or shred according to your preference. Good for You: Has carbs, dietary fibre, some sugars and a little protein. Vitamins B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9...

Selection: Best looking fresh, crisp and bright green Preparation: Rinse and prepare in fingers, diced or sliced according to end use. Good for You: One of those great vegetables. Good for neutralising acids in the system and full of all the best you...

Selection: Curd should be white with a wrapping of trimmed green leaves. Preparation: Trim off leaves (although the young inside leaves can be eaten), halve then quarter or remove flower stalks as required. Good for You: They contain lots of B...