The Cultivations of Our Farm
Rocket
Rocket was already known in Roman times, used both as food and for therapeutic purposes. It has a crisp leaf, with a colour ranging from green to dark green, and a slightly spicy taste.
It is frequently used in salad preparation, as a decorative element for other dishes, and is a key ingredient in some variations of pesto.
Nutritional Information / 100g of Product
Energy Value - 29 kcal - 122 kJ
Protein - 2.6 g
Carbohydrates - 3.9 g
Of which sugars - 3.9 g
Fat - 0.3 g
Of which saturates - 0.1 g
Fibre - 0.9 g
Sodium - 0.027 g
Red/Green Lettuce
The varieties of green and red lettuce, grown as baby leaf, belong to the same botanical group as head lettuce.
Depending on the variety, the leaves can range in colour from light green to dark red.
The colour of the leaves is determined by the different presence of photosynthetic pigments and is completely natural.
The taste of lettuce varies according to the colour of the leaves: it is fresh and delicate in the green-leaf varieties, while tending to be bitter in the red-leaf varieties.
This lettuce is used to prepare salads and as decoration for other dishes.
Nutritional Information / 100g of Product
Energy Value - 14kcal-60kj
Protein - 1g
Carbohydrates - 2.2g
of which sugars - 2.2g
Fat - 0.1g
of which saturates - 0.0g
Fibre - 1.5g
Sodium - 0.01g
Baby Spinach
Spinach is one of the most common food plants worldwide.
There are varieties destined for the fresh market and for frozen production, usually grown in open fields, as well as varieties for the fourth range, which are grown in greenhouses.
The spinach leaves are bright green, and their size and consistency vary based on the cut: the leaves from the first cuts are smaller and smoother than those from later cuts.
Nutritional Information / 100g of Product
Energy Value - 31 kcal - 129 kJ
Protein - 3.4 g
Carbohydrates - 2.9 g
Fat - 0.7 g
Fibre - 1.9 g
Sodium - 0.01 g
Red Chard
The chard family offers multiple applications in agriculture.
Some varieties are used for the extraction of sucrose from the roots, while others are destined for leaf production, used for cooking and in the preparation of mixed salads from the fourth range.
The red chard variety is distinguished by its oval, glossy leaves, with an intense green colour and red veins.
The taste is delicate, free from bitter notes.
Nutritional Information / 100g of Product
Energy Value - 58 kcal - 241 kJ
Protein - 3.4 g
Carbohydrates - 8 g
Fibre - 8.0 g
Bulls Blood
The Bull’s Blood Baby Leaf has inherited from the chard family, to which it belongs, a particularly succulent taste and texture.
It pairs perfectly with all the flavours present on the table. Its name comes from its distinctive blood-red colour.
With only 21 calories per 100 grams, this variety of Baby Leaf is perfect for high-protein diets and all types of eating plans.
Highly digestible and rich in Vitamin C.
Tatsoi
Tatsoi is a member of the Brassicaceae botanical family, the same family as cabbage.
Originating from China, its cultivation has also spread to Japan. It is also known as mustard.
Its spoon-shaped leaves are bright green and slightly glossy. Its taste is fresh and reminiscent of mustard.
It is used both in salads and in soups.
Green Mizuna
Mizuna is a plant from the Brassicaceae family, originating in Japan.
It has serrated leaves that are dark green in colour, and its distinctive cabbage-like taste brings freshness and flavour to any salad.
It can also be boiled as a substitute for broccoli.
Red Mizuna
Mizuna is a plant from the Brassicaceae family, originating in Japan.
Its finely serrated red-purple leaves and distinctive cabbage-like taste provide creativity and unique flavour to salads.
Roman Lettuce
The Roman Lettuce Baby Leaf is an innovative variety of lettuce, characterised by thin, shiny green leaves and a fresh, delicate taste, perfect for enhancing gourmet salads or light dishes.
It is rich in fibre, potassium, and vitamins A and C, and also contains moderate amounts of vitamins D, E, K, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sulphur.
With its laxative action, it also has relaxing properties.
Green Oak Leaf
Oak leaf lettuce is distinguished by its vivid bright green colour, with edges that fade to red.
However, there are also completely red or green varieties.
Its name comes from the peculiar shape of the leaves, which resemble those of an oak.
Red Oak Leaf
Oak leaf lettuce is a variety originating from Northern Europe, introduced in Campania about ten years ago.
This variety has heavy, round red heads, with a compact and low growth habit.
The leaves, ranging from 10 to 15 cm in length, resemble the shape of oak leaves and have the extraordinary ability to regrow quickly once cut.
