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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.
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-349-2109 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Nishiki Ramen (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Mess Hall | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Bella Vista Social Club & Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-534-9624 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Landinis Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 619-238-3502 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Soulshine | San Diego CA | 858-886-7252 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Puesto-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-775-2289 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Double Deuce | San Diego CA | 619-962-3723 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Grandave Productions LLC | San Diego CA | 619-840-6305 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Windmill Food Hall 2020 | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Surfside Deli (2020) | San Diego CA | 619-223-9021 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap Bar (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Coffee and Tea Collective-Uptown (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-564-8086 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Callander Farms | San Diego CA | 858-252-8183 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | Oceanside CA | 760-710-7473 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Ahipoki Bowl San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-955-8811 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Et Voila! French Bistro (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Sourdough & Co. | Carlsbad CA | 858-232-2912 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Dynamic Nutrition | San Diego CA | 619-296-3172 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Fonda Don Diego | Coronado CA | 619-537-0054 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
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