Sweet Artisan Green Gem Lettuce
Estimated Inventory, 24 ct : 47.13
This item was last sold on : 01/21/25
Description/Taste
Green Gem lettuce is small to medium in size, averaging 13-20 centimeters in diameter, and is a compact, elongated head in a vase-like shape with densely packed leaves. The wavy leaves have serrated edges and are smooth, fleshy, and thick with a vibrant green coloring that transitions into a pale green-white on the thick midrib. The outer leaves are crisp with a melting quality and closer to the core, the leaves are ribbed, succulent, and crunchy. Green Gem lettuce is buttery and crisp with a subtly sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Green Gem lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green Gem lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is an annual variety that is a member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. Also known as Sweet Gem lettuce and Winter Density, Green Gem lettuce was developed from a cross between romaine lettuce and a butterhead type lettuce. Green Gem lettuce is favored by chefs for its crunchy texture and ability to withstand heat in cooking. It is also a favorite lettuce of home gardeners as it can grow in small spaces and containers and can survive periods of warm summer weather where other varieties would bolt and wither.
Nutritional Value
Green Gem lettuce contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
Applications
Green Gem lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as pan-frying or braising. When used fresh, the leaves can be torn and served as a salad, layered as a bed for meats and fish, or filled with a dip made up of fish, sauces, or chicken. The texture and subtle flavors of Green Gem lettuce are a perfect canvas for savory and bold companion ingredients and bright, fruity flavors. Green Gem lettuce also readily soaks up flavors, cuts fat, and holds sauces, vinaigrettes, and juices in the grooves of the leaves, similar to an edible sponge. When cooked, Green Gem lettuce can be sliced in half and lightly grilled and served with a citrus vinaigrette. Green Gem lettuce pairs well with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, artichokes, chiles, fried or soft boiled eggs, fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk cheese, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, oranges, pears, melon, grapefruit, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, anchovies, smoked trout, herbs such as basil, cilantro, and dill and nuts such as pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pignolias. The leaves will keep for a little over one week when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as Sucrine, which means sugar in French, Green Gem lettuce is an extremely popular variety in Europe, favored for its silky but crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Commonly used in the United Kingdom, Green Gem lettuce is lightly braised or grilled and served as a garnish for salmon tartare and carpaccio, which is a raw appetizer that consists of thinly sliced meat such as steak or fish.
Geography/History
The original Green Gem lettuce, also known as Buttercos Sucrine, is an heirloom lettuce originally cultivated in France. Today Green Gem lettuce can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers and is primarily grown throughout Western Europe and along the coast of California in the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Rancho Valencia New Restaurant | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Smokin J's BBQ | San Diego CA | 703-314-1486 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| Rustic Root Solana | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Puesto-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-804-4217 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
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