Fuyu Persimmons Mystery Thursday

Three bunches of approximately 20 dried lavender stems per bundle, totaling 60 stems per package. These lavender wands are 18 to 20 inches long. At Mariquita Farm we do not use fungicides, pesticides or insecticides on our herbal, floral or vegetable crops. That's "NO" as in "none." All fertilizers are naturally derived from cover crops or from OMRI approved brands of organic fertilizers. Special price $20 per 60 stem package.

Cured yellow onions of mixed sizes, medium to large -- a kitchen staple, and the start of soups, stews and so many other dishes. $18 per ten pound bag.

These are the popular variety of avocado with the dark bumpy skin and creamy green flesh, high in the rich healthy oils that make it so deliciously flavorful. Avocados mature on the tree but are not ready to eat until they soften off the tree. Leave these on your counter and they'll ripen in a few days to a week. From Marsalisi Farms. $18 per five pound bag.

Quince is an ancient fruit originating in the Caucasus and northern Persia, and related to apples and pears. It is high in vitamin C and antioxidants, as well as pectin, making it a great fruit for jams, marmalades, tarts and pies. Though it can be eaten raw, it is usually preferred cooked, either roasted in the oven or diced and cooked down with water or apple juice until becomes a puree or compote. $14 per five pound bag.