Ocean Mist Farms, a grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., announces the availability of its proprietary purple artichokes.
This seasonal, limited addition to the Ocean Mist Farms artichoke family is a colorful variety selected for superior flavor and appearance.
The purple artichokes are back for a third consecutive year. For nearly 100 years, Ocean Mist Farms has cultivated artichoke varieties in California. Tapping into this experience, it has developed a purple artichoke variety to enjoy alongside the lineup of other Ocean Mist Farms products and its traditional green varieties.
Characteristics of the Purple Artichokes include a vibrant purple exterior that, when cooked, may transform into shades of green and purple depending on seasoning and cooking method; the look and flavor of a Mediterranean old-world variety; tender, meaty leaves; and a rich, earthy artichoke flavor.
Size 12 and 18 will be the first purple artichokes harvested at the start of the season, and will then transition to a medium size to fit into the 4-count clamshell Ocean Mist Farms will offer. This will be in addition to the loose artichokes with the tag.
Ocean Mist Farms, which grows the artichokes in Castroville, CA, expects the heaviest production period to be March 27 – April 23.
For more information:
Diana McClean
Ocean Mist Farms
Tel: +1 (831) 770-6435
[email protected]
www.oceanmist.com
