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Season Seven of fifteen

Backyard Harvest

Season 7 of Fruit and Vegetable Talk celebrates produce that can often be found in home gardens, farmers markets, and backyard harvests. From sweet fruits to hearty vegetables, listeners will discover the stories and flavors behind some beloved favorites.

The 10 episodes

  1. description for amiyah: a tiny round blackcurrant in deep glossy purple black, smooth and shiny with a small dried blossom tip, hanging plump and dark.

    Season Seven, episode one. Berry Exciting Blackcurrants

    Discover the history of blackcurrants and why these flavorful berries are treasured in many parts of the world.

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  2. description for amiyah: a round persimmon with smooth glossy skin in warm pumpkin orange, crowned by a four point papery brown leaf cap, plump and firm.

    Season Seven, episode two. Persimmon Possibilities

    Explore the fascinating world of persimmons, their origins, and the difference between their varieties.

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  3. description for amiyah: a long rhubarb stalk in rosy red fading to pale green at the base, crisp and ridged with a broad crinkled green leaf at the top.

    Season Seven, episode three. Rhubarb Roundup

    Learn about the surprising history of rhubarb and why it is often paired with sweet fruits in desserts.

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  4. description for amiyah: a long leek with a white cylindrical base layered like a scroll, blending into flat fanning dark green leaves with a slim root tuft below.

    Season Seven, episode four. Leek Peek

    Take a closer look at leeks and discover why this vegetable has been prized since ancient times.

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  5. description for amiyah: a starfruit with waxy golden yellow skin and five deep ridges so a cross slice makes a star, smooth and translucent at the edges.

    Season Seven, episode five. Starfruit Spotlight

    Dive into the tropical story of starfruit and learn what makes its shape and flavor so unique.

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  6. description for amiyah: a head of bok choy with crisp pale white stalks spooning upward into broad spoon shaped dark green leaves, glossy and tender.

    Season Seven, episode six. Bok Choy Bonanza

    Explore the history of bok choy and its importance in Asian cuisines.

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  7. description for amiyah: a round passion fruit with wrinkled deep purple skin, slightly dimpled, hiding a golden pulp dotted with crunchy seeds inside.

    Season Seven, episode seven. Passion Fruit Passion

    Discover the origins of passion fruit and why its sweet and tart flavor has made it popular around the world.

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  8. description for amiyah: a tapered parsnip like a pale cream carrot, its smooth ivory skin ringed with faint grooves, narrowing to a thin pointed tail.

    Season Seven, episode eight. Parsnip Parade

    Learn about parsnips and how this root vegetable has been enjoyed for centuries.

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  9. description for amiyah: a round guava with thin pale green to golden skin, slightly bumpy, hinting at fragrant pink flesh and tiny seeds within.

    Season Seven, episode nine. Guava Gathering

    Explore the tropical history of guava and its many delicious uses.

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  10. description for amiyah: a spray of arugula with slim stems and deeply lobed jagged green leaves, delicate and ruffled with a peppery fresh look.

    Season Seven, episode ten. Arugula Adventures

    Uncover the story of arugula and why this peppery green has become a favorite in salads and gourmet dishes.

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