What are Truffles
A truffle is, in the simplest terms, a fungus or mushroom of the genus Tuber. It grows underground, as an ectomycorrhizal. What is ectomycorrhizal? The term ectomycorrhizal is used to…
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What are Truffles
Yams (Oca)
Yams grown in New Zealand originate from the South American Andes where they are known as Oca (Oxalis tuberosa). They are related to that pesky week Oxalis and Irish Wood…
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Yams (Oca)
Te Puna Limes
Leading chefs, restaurants and bars have discovered Te Puna Limes, limes outstanding in flavour, juice, zing of zest and size. Te Puna Limes are grown in in a unique corner…
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Te Puna Limes
Kaimai Greens
At the foot of the Kaimai Ranges, Kaimai Greens grow fresh microgreens all year round. Biogro organic certification means only organic soil and no pesticides or herbicides are used. Their…
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Kaimai Greens
Jerusalem Artichokes
They’re not from Jerusalem. They’re not artichokes. So what are they? Technically, Jerusalem artichokes are a species of sunflower with an edible tuber, hence their other name coined in the…
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Jerusalem Artichokes
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is not a root vegetable instead a form of cabbage and a member of the mustard family. Its has a fleshy bulbous stem that forms just above the ground.…
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Kohlrabi
Mr Salad
Just north of Katikati, perched on a hill with views of Athenree Harbour is the home of Mr Salad. Mr Salad himself, Wayne Revell, has been here for nearly 10…
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Mr Salad
Flamingo Oyster Mushrooms
Pink Flamingo oyster mushrooms, botanically classified as Pleurotus djamor, are named for their vibrant pink colour and belong to the Pleurotaceae family, along with the more commonly known grey oyster…
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Flamingo Oyster Mushrooms
Magic Mushrooms
Because they don’t contain leaves, roots or seeds, mushrooms are classified as a fungi, which is uniquely different from plants. Mushrooms are made up of 85–95% water. Mushrooms are more…
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Magic Mushrooms
Quince
Quince, a hard, yellow, knobbly pear like fruit which is unlikely to be found in the supermarket. Inedible raw, the tough fruit magically transforms into a glorious rose colour with…
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Quince