Cauliflower

Cauliflower is another main staple crop at Rancho Guadalupe which is is also grown and harvested year round. Cauliflower is in the cabbage plant family and is actually closely related to broccoli. Mark Twain once quoted that “a cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education,”. Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6.

Health Benefits

• A reduced risk of cancer, heart and brain disorders
• Relief from indigestion
• Detoxification of the body
• Increased iron absorption
• Weight loss

Celery

Celery is a seasonal crop at Rancho Guadalupe, it’s usually harvested from May through January. Celery is an important food source of conventional antioxidant nutrients, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, and manganese. 

Health Benefits

• Lowers high cholesterol
• Fights inflammation
• Helps prevent or treat high blood pressure
• Helps prevent ulcers, protects liver health
• Boosts digestion and reduces bloating
• Contains anti-microbial properties that fight infections, and may help protect from cancer.

Lettuce
Iceberg & Romaine

Both Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce are seasonal crops at Rancho Guadalupe, which are usually harvested from April through November. Lettuce was first cultivated by the ancient Egyptians who turned it from a weed whose seeds were used to produce oil, into a food plant grown for its succulent leaves and oil-rich seeds. Lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, folate and molybdenum.

Health Benefits

• Lowers cholesterol levels
• Promotes brain and heart health
• Promotes regular sleep and vision health
• Fights anemia and has skin care benefits
• Supports weight loss, and may help protect from cancer.