Turnip greens (grelos)

Tender cabbage shoots; Galician gastronomy and Iberian market.

Ecuadorian grelos (Brassica rapa var. nabularia) are harvested at tender shoot stage with green stems, young leaves, and compact flower buds. Delicate flavor characteristic of northwestern Spanish cuisine. Exported in 3–5 kg ice-packed boxes for Iberian and European gourmet markets.

Origin

Cotopaxi & Imbabura, Ecuador

Harvest season

January – April (peak)

Export specifications

300 g bunch · 4 kg box · Cold 0–2 °C · 5–7 day shelf life