Fiddlehead

Fiddlehead

Fiddlehead

Commodity Overview

Fiddleheads can be served like asparagus or artichoke hearts with melted butter and lemon or a light cream, cheese or hollandaise sauce. Fiddleheads are the unopened shoot of a fern; they should be used right away and must always be cooked before eating. They are available in early spring.

Produce Availability

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Characteristics

  • Commodity: Herbs
  • Category: Cooking Vegetables
  • Appearance: Small, tightly coiled green fern heads with short stems
  • Flavor: Grassy, similar to asparagus
  • Size: Fiddleheads are about 1-2 inches in diameter
  • Color: Bright green
  • Shape: A tight coil with a short stem
  • Commonly Cooked: Yes
  • Availability: Early spring
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Dominican Export Group

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Location HQ:
Lyndhurst, 07071-2230 New Jersey
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