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The Garber Family has been growing grains and vegetables in South Louisiana since 1881. We presently have three generations working together to produce our elegant Creole Rose Aromatic Rice along with our internationally known Louisiana Yams. Our farm is located on a sandy ridge between Bayou Nezpique and Bayou Des Cannes in the heart of South Louisiana's Cajun Country.
The gentle, moist breezes from the Gulf of Mexico, along with our rich sandy loam soil, provide an ideal natural environment for these highly delicious and nutritious food products to grow and ripen.
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One 10 pound bag Rice Lover's Pack Rice Image
Price: $43.00
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Price: $45.00
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Price: $47.00
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Price: $60.00
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Price: $70.00

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Discover The Versatility of Sweet Potatoes

Looking for inspiration to cook with Garber Farms’ premium sweet potatoes? We recommend checking out the www.sweetpotato.org website for a wide variety of mouth-watering recipes. From classic sweet potato casseroles to innovative dishes like roasted sweet potatoes with herbs and spices, you’ll find plenty of ideas to elevate your meals.

Our 'Spud-Tactular' Sweet Potato Facts

• Sweet Potatoes are commonly referred to as “yams”.

• Native Americans were already growing sweet potatoes when Columbus arrived on America’s shores in 1492.

• The sweet potato is not a potato, not even a distant cousin. Potatoes are tubers; sweet potatoes are roots.

• Sweet potatoes have been growing in the South since as early as 1648.

• Louisiana offers ideal soil and climate conditions to grow sweet potatoes.

• The sweet potato was ranked number one in nutrition of all vegetables by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

• The CSPI ranked the sweet potato at 184 in nutritional value, more than 100 points ahead of the baked potato, spinach or broccoli.

• Sweet potatoes provide twice the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A.

• Sweet potatoes provide more than one-third of the daily requirements of vitamin C.

• Sweet potatoes are an important source of beta-carotene, vitamin B6, iron, potassium and fiber.

• Studies have consistently shown that a high intake of beta-carotene rich vegetables and fruits, like sweet potatoes, can significantly reduce the risks for certain types of cancer.

• Sweet potatoes contain virtually no fat or sodium.

• Our medium sweet potato holds only about 150 calories.

• Sweet potatoes that are a pretty, bright orange color are richest in beta-carotene.

• The popular “Sugarbusters” diet strongly recommends sweet potatoes as a substitute for other foods that should be avoided such as white and red potatoes, rice, pasta and corn.

• Sweet potatoes are a more nutritious if cooked with the skin on.

• Sweet potatoes should be washed and dried thoroughly before being cooked.

• Sweet potatoes should not be refrigerated unless cooked. Storage at low temperatures can cause flavor loss.

• Sweet potatoes should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at approximately 55 degrees to 65 degrees F.

• Ideally, sweet potatoes should be used within a week or two, however they may be stored for up to one month.

• Always use a stainless steel knife when cutting a sweet potato. Using a carbon blade will cause it darken.

• Always choose firm, fairly well-shaped sweet potatoes with skin somewhat even in color and free of blemishes.

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