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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
There are many different varieties of Cucumbers that can be divided into two different groups: pickling and slicing. Pickling cucumbers are smaller, can be oblong and short to long and cylindrical, and have thin, green skin which is ideal for pickling. Slicing cucumbers are large and cylindrical, averaging 15-20 centimeters in length, and have thick skin. The skin can be smooth or ribbed with small bumps and nodes depending on the variety. Slicing cucumbers are most commonly seen in the local market's produce section and can range in color from dark green, to yellow or white. The inner flesh is light green with pale, edible seeds and has a crisp, aqueous texture and mild floral and grassy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Cucumbers are available year-round.
Current Facts
Cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are technically a fruit and belong to the same family as zucchini, pumpkin, watermelon, and summer squash. Cucumbers are well-known around the world, and approximately 84 billion pounds are produced each year. The phrase "cool as a cucumber" is prevalent in American slang and is a direct reference to the soothing and cooling effects that Cucumbers have on body temperature when consumed.
Nutritional Value
Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue.
Applications
Cucumbers are commonly consumed raw. Slice cucumbers and add to salads or a crudité plate. Marinate Cucumbers in oil, vinegar, and spices and serve with sugar snap peas and mint leaves. Shred Cucumber into a cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible and then mix with yogurt and dill for a tatziki sauce. It can also be sliced lengthwise, diced, and added to quinoa or bulgur wheat salad. Cucumbers pair well with mint, dill, tuna fish, chicken salad, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. Cucumbers will keep for a few days when stored in the refrigerator. If only a portion of the Cucumber is used, wrap the remaining piece tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator to prevent dehydration.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In France, Cucumbers were not only used for food but also for its anti-aging properties. King Louis XIV used Cucumbers to hydrate and nourish his skin. He valued them so much that he invented greenhouses to ensure he had a Cucumber supply all year long.
Geography/History
Cucumbers are believed to have originated in India over 10,000 years ago, where a wide range of Cucumbers and melons are still grown today. Cucumbers then spread to Europe and made their way to the US with the European colonists in the 1500s. Today, Cucumbers are grown all over the world and can be found in farmer markets, grocers, and specialty stores in the United States, Iran, Turkey, Russia, China, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, and Egypt.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Ahipoki Bowl San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-955-8811 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 714-317-7072 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Vivant Management | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Ermias Mesghenna | ||
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Seven Grand Whiskey Bar | San Diego CA | 858-752-8482 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 352-988-3742 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| 264 Fresco (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Juice Hut | San Diego CA | 732-600-9206 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Border X Brewing | San Diego CA | 858-405-0528 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-278-8279 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Bound Coffee | Oceanside CA | 760-805-3505 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| MishMash | San Diego CA | 760-822-1097 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Copa Vida Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-501-7529 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Feast and Fareway | Coronado CA | 619-356-5444 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Municipal Taco | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1999 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-504-3071 |
| Fire Station 3 | San Diego CA | 619-531-1569 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals Charity | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Narumi Sushi (Lemon Grove) | Lemon Grove CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Creme De La Crepe 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-269-1886 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-5377 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Hotel Palomar Salt Box - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Cowgirl Q | San Diego CA | 858-586-1717 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Volcano Rabbit Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Claytons Galley | San Diego CA | 619-324-4013 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
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