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A Rich Tradition In Garlic
In the early 1890´s, Ole Christopher left Denmark for the long journey to America. He had heard stories about the dark, fertile soil of America´s "salad bowl," and knew he´d found the ideal spot for his family to settle when he first set eyes on beautiful Santa Clara Valley.
Like many immigrants, Ole labored long and hard to make his dreams a reality, eventually purchasing a tract of land ideal for planting an orchard. For the next twenty years the Christopher family continued to add to their holdings, until they became one of the largest growers of prunes in the Santa Clara Valley. Don Christopher, Ole´s grandson, grew up on that original ranch, working side by side with his father in the orchards. Then, in 1956, Don set out to create a ranch of his own.
Buying a plot of land in Gilroy - just ten miles south of where he was raised - Don and his brother Art decided to try their luck with a new kind of crop: Garlic. Experimenting with European varieties allowed them to carve out a unique niche in the world of Santa Clara Valley produce.
Company website: http://www.christopherranch.com
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How to buy Garlic?
Choose garlic that has plump, firm bulbs. Look for bulbs with the roots still intact – imports from China often have the root shaved off. Avoid garlic that is soft or light in weight, as this is a sign of age or dehydration. Avoid garlic that is "sprouting," as it can add a bitter taste to food.
California varieties are usually off-white in color and roughly heart-shaped. Because of advanced storage techniques that allow the garlic to "sleep" in a cold environment, fresh California garlic is available year round. Tests prove that there is no loss in freshness, and no drop in BRIX levels or Allicin content, in garlic that comes from Christopher Ranch storage facilities.
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