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

Agrifuture Friday: Lemon

"LEMON

Citrus limon 'Eureka Lemon'

"Citrus originates from subtropical Asia.

"This variety has been adapted to suit the

Southern California climate.

"It is an invaluable culinary resource that is

good in anything from sauces to desserts."

Tomorrowland, April 10, 1999

Agrifuture Friday: Ornamental Kale III

"ORNAMENTAL KALE

Brassica oleracea 'Osaka'

"Native to Western Europe.

Late fall & early winter plant.

Vigorous & uniform.

Comes in red, white or pink foliage."

Tomorrowland, April 10, 1999