Toxic Edible Plants
It may sound like an oxymoron, but many plants that we have growing at the farm are highly toxic if the wrong part is eaten, if they’re eaten before they’re ripe, or uncooked, etc. When giving tours of the farm, the guests sometimes freak me out by eating random stuff they find growing there! Let’s […]
Eggplant
Known for their beauty in color, and egg-like shape by which they earned their name, this vegetable belongs to the nightshade family along with it’s brothers and sisters Tomatoes and Sweet Peppers. First allegedly growing wild in in ancient India it was then cultivated by the Chinese and brought over to Europe in the 14th […]
Healthy Spinach
Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, especially when fresh, steamed, or quickly boiled. As opposed to Kale where nutrition availability actually increases when steamed, the nutrients in Spinach are most accessible in it’s raw form. This edible flower plant we all know and love for the tasty leaves, antioxidant […]
Super Healthy Kale
Kale is a very versatile and nutritious green leafy vegetable. It is a widely popular vegetable since ancient Greek and Roman times for its low fat, no cholesterol but health benefiting anti-oxidant properties. Many consider is a “superfood” and is among the world’s most healthiest things to eat. Widely cultivated today across Europe, the USA […]
Amaranth
With leaves streaked through with shades of red and purple, Amaranth Greens are a gorgeous green full of protein. The species of amaranth, which is technically classified as a herb, is cultivated by many Asian cultures as a leaf vegetable. Across Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, and China and is most commonly paired with cumin, chile […]
Yellow and Green Cucumbers
There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling and burpless and we grow 2 of the 3 here at Rancho Delicioso. The cucumber originated over 3,000 years ago in India but now grows on most Continents. With enclosed seed and their development from a flower, botanically speaking, cucumbers are classified as a fruit, though much like […]
Yuca
Yuca is a warm climate root vegetable also known as Cassava , it shares similarities in both appearance and nutritional content to potatoes. It is the tropical potato, bringing something different to the table! In Central and South America, where it is commonly grown, yucca is used as a carbohydrate side dish. Boiled and fried, […]
Mustard Greens
Also known as Brassica Juncea or Green Mustard Cabbage, this zingy green is about the sharpest green of the bunch, it never ceases to surprise me in a salad… especially when you don’t expect it! This can happen as it bears a close resemblance the kale we grow here on the farm, which both bare […]
Beets – How to Grow Them
How to Grow Beets in Hot Tropical Areas of Costa Rica Spanish Name: Remolacha Seeds: Each seed is a cluster. Soak in water 12-24 hrs before planting Soil Type: Sandy, high phosphorous, raised beds Ph: 6-7 (Neutral) Germination Time: 5-10 days Spacing: 1/2″ deep, Very Close: 2-4″ between plants and 12-18″ between rows Water: Daily, keep soil moist […]
Cultivar Zanahorias Orgánicas en los Trópicos
Geoff vive y dirige la comunidad ecológica Rancho Delicioso. Él tenía la visión de creer esta comunidad fuerte y sostenible en la península sur de Nicoya en Costa Rica. Geoff es el CEO de Anamaya Resort de Yoga. A parte de agricultura, le encanta escribir para sus varios sitios de Internet, surfear y creer estructuras […]
