About this episode
Leave a comment!Supermarkets love annual crops — but only a very narrow version of them.In this Sparking Joy episode of White Strawberries, I explore annual vegetables and fruits you’ll almost never see on supermarket shelves — not because they’re inferior!!We talk about why supermarket produce is bred for transport, uniformity, and shelf life — and what gets lost along the way: flavour, phytonutrients, biodiversity, and joy. From purple tomatoes and unusual potatoes to heirloom beans, peas, and self-seeding “weeds,” this episode celebrates annual plants that thrive in real gardens, not industrial systems.🌱 What You’ll DiscoverWhy supermarkets sell such limited annual varietiesAnnual plants that thrive outside industrial systemsNitrogen-fixing crops that feed both you and the soilCommunity-loved annuals you won’t find on shelvesHow joy, flavour, and wellness are deeply connected🔗 References & Resources MentionedKoanga Institute (Heirloom & Heritage Seeds – NZ) Cooking Beans — Susan Young🎧 Previous White Strawberries Episodes You Might Enjoy:What to Grow When: Timing Your Veges Right | Mastering the Garden Nitrogen 101: Transforms Your Garden | Mastering the Garden Wine Cap Mushrooms in Orchards | With Sarah Williams 🎧 Connect with me.
