Spring Onions

General Information
Good

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Good
Cons: Test

Rhubarb

General Information
Rhubarb in winter here it grows more slowly, resulting in thinner, redder stalks. In warmer weather the stalks grow thicker and tend to be greenish red.

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Rhubarb stalks should be straight, firm, and smooth.
Cons: Avoid limp or discolored rhubarb. Only rhubarb stalks are edible; remove and discard leaves before using.

Parsley

General Information
Curly parsley is probably the most familiar. Its leaves are very crinkly.Curly parsley has a sweet flavor and a crunchy texture but most often used as a garnish

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Makes a wonderful garnish to a meal
Cons: Avoid herbs with limp leaves or that are flowering.

Turnips

General Information
Turnips can be round or flattened most turnips have white flesh. The main turnip grown in Australia is the Purple Top White Globe. They are commonly mistaken for a Swede

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Turnips large green leaves round, firm root.
Cons: Avoid product that shows signs of shriveling, flabbiness, or growth cracks.

Beetroot

General Information
Standard large red varieties are not identified by name in the shops (home gardeners will be familiar with Detroit dark red and Darwin globe). These Beetroots range in colour from deep purple to pale red.

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Choose small to medium-size beets with firm, smooth skins and purple-red color.
Cons: Avoid beetroots that are shriveled, soft, or have rough or flabby skins.

Continental Parsley

General Information
Continental is sometimes called Italian or Flat Leaf Parsley. Flat leaf parsley is preferred for use in cooking over the curly leafed variety when fresh

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Very useful in cooking
Cons: Avoid herbs with brown, black, or bruised leaves

Radish

General Information
Radishes can be grown in a small(summer), large(winter) variety with an equal amount of variety in colours from bold red, pink, purple, white or red and white. They may be globe-shaped or elongated, fiery hot or mild.

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Good quality radishes should be bright in color with firm, well-formed roots and crisp, white flesh. Attached tops should be green and fresh.
Cons: Avoid radishes that appear dry, wilted, spongy, rough-skinned, or with external damage.

Bok Choy

General Information
Bok choy, otherwise known as bak choi, paak choi, Chinese chard cabbage and Chinese mustard cabbage is a vegetable that resembles celery although it is actually a member of the cabbage family.

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Good quality bok choy should be clean, have crisp stalks and fresh-looking leaves.
Cons: Avoid wilted or significantly discolored product.

Baby Bok Choy

General Information
Baby bok choy, which is a younger version of bok choy (see Bok Choy)

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: (see Bok Choy)
Cons: (see Bok Choy)

Butter Lettuce

General Information
Also known as the Butter head lettuce or the Boston lettuce, this variety has soft leaves that are a medium green or brown and red tinged. It bruises easily but has a good flavour

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Heads should appear fresh with even-colored leaves that exhibit a soft, buttery texture.
Cons: Avoid lettuce that appears wilted or shows signs of discoloration or decay. Avoid heads with dark butts, yellow-tipped leaves or leaves showing cracked ribs

Mignonette Lettuce

General Information
Mignonette lettuce has semi-soft maroon-green, unblemished, loosely packed leaves. They can also be found in a solid green coloring

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Good quality leaf lettuce should be fresh, crisp, and well-colored
Cons: Avoid leaf lettuce with yellow leaves or with leaves showing cracked ribs

Red Coral Lettuce

General Information
Red Coral lettuce is a small lettuce. It is similar in shape to a coral lettuce but with red, curly leaves. It has a slightly bitter taste.

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: Good quality leaf lettuce should be fresh, crisp, and well-colored
Cons: Avoid leaf lettuce with yellow leaves or with leaves showing cracked ribs

Green Coral Lettuce

General Information
Green Coral lettuce is a smallish variety of lettuce ,it has tight curly green, blemish-free leaves forming a loose head. It has a mild, slightly bitter taste.

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: (see Red Coral Lettuce)
Cons: (see Red Coral Lettuce)

Red Oak Lettuce

General Information
Red Oak Lettuce come in both red and green varieties and are similar to coral lettuce, but it's leaves are of an oak leaf shape and its flavour is milder

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: (see Red & Green Coral Lettuce)
Cons: (see Red & Green Coral Lettuce)

Cos Lettuce

General Information
Cos lettuce also known as Romaine Lettuce has crisp, elongated leaves that are tightly wrapped to form an elongated head. It is crisp, succulent and sweet generall known for making Caesar salad. It has a more distinctive taste than most other lettuces with a very faint bitter quality

When Selecting be aware of the :-
Pros: (see Red & Green Coral Lettuce)
Cons: (see Red & Green Coral Lettuce)