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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
Jicama is an oval-shaped root vegetable, related to legumes. The size of this tuber can range from one to five pounds and some can reach up to fifty pounds. It has a rough brown skin and a juicy, crisp, white flesh. Jicama has a texture similar to an uncooked potato, yet crunchier and juicy. The taste is somewhat sweet, with a texture and taste similar to a water chestnut.
Seasons/Availability
Jicama is available year-round with a peak season in the fall.
Current Facts
Jicama, pronounced HIK-ka-ma, is botanically classified as Pachyrhizus erosus. It is also known by various other names such as Sweet Turnip in Singapore, and as a Mexican potato or Mexican turnip because of its shape, appearance and country of origin.
Applications
The outer skin of the Jicama is too thick to peel; its rough brown exterior should be cut away with a sharp knife. Often diced or julienned, Jicama is added to salads or side dishes for additional texture and flavor. Jicama can be eaten both raw and cooked. Sliced thinly, a large disc of Jicama can be used as a “tortilla” for tacos or as rolls for hors d’oeuvres. A popular way to heat it in Mexico is sliced, chilled and sprinkled with chili powder, salt and lime juice. The color and crispness of this root vegetable doesn’t diminish over time, and refrigerated, it will keep for long periods of time as well. Jicama is high in protein and low in fat, so it can often be found as an ingredient in Paleo and Raw diets.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Mexico, Jicama is recognized as one of the four elements used in the Day of the Dead celebration on November 1st. The other festival “elements” are sugar cane, tangerines and peanuts. During the festival, ‘Jicama dolls’ are made from strips of paper. In Spain, "Jicama" refers to any type of root vegetable.
Geography/History
Jicama is native to Mexico and South America. It has been called a yambean, though it is not related to the yam. The tuberous legume has been eaten throughout Central America for centuries. The Greek meaning for its scientific name, Pachyrhizus erosus, means thick root. Jicama doesn’t grow well in areas with frost, so you will find it thriving in more tropical and warm areas. In the United States, Jicama is grown in Florida, Hawaii and in Puerto Rico.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Place Catering | San Diego CA | 858-549-7000 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Tomahawk Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-909-6079 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| Municipal Taco | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1999 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center-Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-230-5976 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Viejas Casino Buffett | Alpine CA | 760-845-9931 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
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Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 191 days ago, 3/10/21 Sharer's comments : bangkuang 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 281 days ago, 12/10/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Kong Thao is in Season Now 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 376 days ago, 9/05/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from King Thao 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 389 days ago, 8/24/20 Sharer's comments : The real deal jicama from Kong Thao Farms! 
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