Agrifuture Friday: Avocado

"AVOCADO

Persea americana 'Hass'

"Native to Guatamala.

The original 'Hass' Avocado was a mistake

made by Rudolph Hass.

"Rudolph's children discovered the better

tasting mistake in their father's avocado

orchard."

Tomorrowland, April 10, 1999

Agrifuture Friday: Broccoli

"BROCCOLI

Brassica oleracea

"Native to Europe.

Found to detoxify carcinogens in the body;

high in sulforaphane, an enzyme inducer.

High in vitamins A & C."

Tomorrowland, April 10, 1999

Agrifuture Friday: Mesculin

"MESCULIN

"Native to France.

Mild to tangy in flavor.

Harvest from spring till frost; "Cut & come

again" harvests."

Tomorrowland, April 10, 1999

Agrifuture Friday: Apple

"APPLE

Malus domestica 'Gordon'

"The apple originated from Central Russia,

however, this variety was adapted for

Southern California.

"An apple a day helps strengthen the blood

and saliva, as well as reduce skin diseases,

arthritis, lung problems, tension, headaches,

poor complexion, and even insomnia."

Tomorrowland, April 10, 1999

Agrifuture Friday: Flat Parsley

"FLAT PARSLEY

Petroselinum crispum

"Native to Europe and Western Asia.

Full flavored, broad-leaf parsley, excellent

for seasoning & cooking.

Best parsley for drying."

Tomorrowland, April 10, 1999