Week 17's Vegetables

ROOTS
Beets-with their greens
Potatoes-We don't wash these. They store better when unwashed
Radishes-with tops which are good for cooking
COOKING GREENS
Spinach
Winterbor Kale
BRASSICAS
Kohlrabi
Broccoli
ALLIUMS
Onion(s)-yellow storage, maybe.
FRUITING CROPS
Winter Squash-an acorn and a pie pumpkin or a delicata; always pay special attention to the ripeness of the squash; if a particular squash begins to become overripe and has a soft spot, cut off that portion, bake the squash, and use for pie or quick bread or freeze for winter use.
Heirloom Tomatoes and/or Tomatoes-green or just beginning to blush
Peppers-some of the last for season
HERBS
Parsley
SALAD GREENS
Lettuce-heads ofBlack Seeded Simpson (a green leaf), Magenta (a red summer crisp) and/or Two Star (a green leaf)