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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
Green bell peppers are medium to large in size and have a rounded, blocky, square shape with 3-4 lobes and a thick green stem. The dark green skin is smooth, glossy, and firm, and the flesh is pale green juicy, crisp, and succulent. Inside the thick flesh, there is a hollow cavity filled with a white membrane and many small, flat, and cream-colored circular seeds. Green bell peppers are crunchy with an aromatic, green, less sweet and almost bitter flavor than the other colored varieties.
Seasons/Availability
Green bell peppers are available year-round, with a peak season in the late summer through fall.
Current Facts
Green bell peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are the young, edible fruits of the perennial or annual plant that is a member of the Solanaceae family. Green bell pepper plants can grow up to one meter in height and lack capsaicin, which is the element that causes the tongue to taste spice or heat. Also known as Capsicum and Paprika in Europe, Green bell peppers are harvested prematurely when they are still young, approximately seventy days after planting. These peppers are favored by chefs and home cooks for their mildly bitter flavor and juicy, crunchy texture.
Nutritional Value
Green bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain vitamins A, B6, and K, potassium, folic acid, fiber, and beta-carotene.
Applications
Green bell peppers are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking, sautéing, roasting, and grilling. When used fresh, the pepper can be chopped and tossed into green salads, sliced as an appetizer for dips and spreads, chopped for salsa, or layered on sandwiches for an added layer of crunch. Green bell peppers can also be roasted and served over pasta, baked into casseroles, chopped into stews, cooked into a frittata, mixed into curries, or halved, stuffed, and baked with cheeses, meats, and grains. Green bell peppers pair well with tomatoes, corn, red onion, onions, garlic, potatoes, black beans, chickpeas, cilantro, peaches, coconut milk, ground beef, pork, turkey, shrimp, eggs, rice, quinoa, faro, and couscous. The peppers will keep 1-2 weeks when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Louisiana in the southern United States, Green bell peppers are one of the major ingredients used in the “holy trinity” of Cajun or Creole cooking along with celery and onions. The holy trinity is a variant of the French mirepoix, which is a combination of onions, celery, and carrots and these three ingredients are the base of stews, soups, gumbos, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée, providing flavor and depth to the southern style of cooking.
Geography/History
Green bell peppers are native to tropical America and have been growing since ancient times. They were then introduced to Asia and Europe via Spanish and Portuguese explorers around 1493, and since then new varieties and heirloom varieties have been cultivated across the world. Today Green bell peppers can be found at supermarkets, farmers markets, specialty grocers, and grown in home gardens in North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus | Oceanside CA | 760-757-4357 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Ahimsa Collective | Chula Vista CA | 619-316-1000 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Driana Foods, Inc. | Vista CA | 720-979-9457 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Double Deuce | San Diego CA | 619-962-3723 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-9925 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Cafe Topes | Carlsbad CA | 760-717-3011 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Mangia Mangia (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Fire Station 20 | San Diego CA | 619-692-4984 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| Dynamic Nutrition | San Diego CA | 619-296-3172 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Soulshine | San Diego CA | 858-886-7252 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 760-707-8108 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-610-9168 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Landinis Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 619-238-3502 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Sourdough & Co. | Carlsbad CA | 858-232-2912 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | Oceanside CA | 760-710-7473 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Surf Rider Pizza (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Casino Inn Bar & Grill | Alpine CA | 619-445-9581 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Creme de la Crepe | San Diego CA | 310-483-2346 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Home Kitchen Culture | San Diego CA | 619-302-7655 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-842-1046 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | 619-976-7049 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-549-9002 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-851-4091 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
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Divine Harvest Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United States661-525-2870 About 429 days ago, 7/28/19 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 476 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : Bell peppers coming in! 
Vons
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 574 days ago, 3/05/19 Sharer's comments : Green Bell Peppers spotted at Vons. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 575 days ago, 3/04/19 Sharer's comments : Green Bell Peppers spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Franprix
Near Paris, Ile-de-France, FranceAbout 596 days ago, 2/12/19 
Noordermarkt
Near Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsAbout 606 days ago, 2/02/19 |
