We just stocked up on fresh Prickly Pear fruit from Wild Hope Farms! This is a very short season of availability. Don’t miss out on them! Also from Wild Hope, Komatsuna Japanese mustard. Read more about them below.
Our last succession crop of Bradford Okra is in full swing now. With good weather we will ride this crop through October.
Be sure to pay close attention to the apple selections from Lively Orchards. We have 5 to choose from currently to cover every application. And we will be adding other varieties as the season progresses.
Important Notes!! - Scotch curly kale and red curly kale are now available from Dorr Farms in ~7# cases.
- Wild Hope informed this morning (9/30) that we have about 2 weeks left on fairytale eggplant for the season.
⚠️ **Highlights of the week**⚠️
Prickly Pear - Wild Hope Farm
A rare Southern-grown treat—Wild Hope’s prickly pears bring vibrant magenta flesh, a naturally sweet, melon-like flavor, and subtle floral notes. Their high juice content makes them excellent for syrups, cocktails, sorbets, and sauces, while the striking color holds beautifully in both sweet and savory applications. Harvested at peak ripeness, these fruits deliver brightness and tropical flair straight from the Carolinas.
Price drop:$9.50/pound—> $7.50/pound
Komatsuna (Japanese Mustard) - Wild Hope Farm *SOLD OUT - will have more for Friday (10/3)
Komatsuna, often called Japanese mustard spinach, is prized for its versatility, nutrition, and flavor. Wild Hope’s crop delivers tender, glossy leaves with a mild, slightly sweet mustard bite—delicate enough to serve raw, but robust enough to hold its character when sautéed, braised, or folded into soups and noodles. Unlike many specialty greens, Komatsuna has exceptional shelf life and a consistent texture across the bunch, making it a true workhorse in the kitchen.
This green is an investment in both flavor and efficiency: you get minimal waste, a unique ingredient that elevates simple preparations, and a product that connects your menu to one of the rarest Asian greens grown locally in the Carolinas.
