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    New Heirloom Offerings for Your Garden

    Nov 29, 2019 3 minutes

    ‘Purple of Sicily’ Cauliflower

    n early spring vegetable, cauliflower has risen in popularity as a low-carb substitute in a variety of dishes. If you want to grow your own, you’ll be happy to know that this Italian heirloom is one of your best bets: It’s both rich in minerals and naturally insect-resistant, which allows each head to grow to an average weight of 2 to 3 pounds. One gardener noted, “The

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