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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.
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Claytons Galley | San Diego CA | 619-324-4013 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Brewski's Bar | San Diego CA | 858-205-3788 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Garden of Vegan | San Diego CA | 530-366-7102 |
| Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 352-988-3742 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| 264 Fresco | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Pina (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 562-371-5919 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-278-8279 |
| Narumi Sushi (Lemon Grove) | Lemon Grove CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Volcano Rabbit Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Maxota Raw | San Diego CA | 201-615-1727 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Bar | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Juice Hut | San Diego CA | 732-600-9206 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Municipal Taco | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1999 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-504-3071 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals Charity | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 619-379-2233 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-379-2233 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Cass Street Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-414-2625 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Open Gym-Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-5377 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-632-2824 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Open Art Street Market | San Diego CA | 215-990-2594 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Puesto-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-804-4217 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-806-2076 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Barrel Republic Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-795-0006 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Et Voila! French Bistro (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant Bar | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Front Desk | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Stake Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-379-2233 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA |
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