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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.
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-948-9983 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Mess Hall | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Stehly Farms Market | San Diego CA | 760-730-9300 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Aloha Sol Organic Hawaiian Fusion | Oceanside CA | 442-999-1310 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Liberty Call Distilling | San Diego CA | 619-630-1240 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Cass Street Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-414-2625 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | Oceanside CA | 760-710-7473 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Grater Greens | San Diego CA | 619-539-7598 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Royale | San Diego CA | 512-230-9524 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Casino Inn Bar & Grill | Alpine CA | 619-445-9581 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-349-2109 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Coffee and Tea Collective-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-564-8086 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 650-773-6435 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Olive Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-488-1224 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Nishiki Ramen (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Leroy's Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Double Deuce | San Diego CA | 619-962-3723 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap Bar (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Poke Vida | San Diego CA | 215-868-6195 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| The Rambler Motel | Chula Vista CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Promiscuous Greens | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Coffee and Tea Collective-Uptown (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-564-8086 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
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1601 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 362 days ago, 7/09/19 Sharer's comments : “ Coosmans L.A. “ At LA Produce Market... Phone: (213) 689-1551 Facebook: Coosmans 
Park Falls Farmer’s Market
Available Farmers Market Only
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 402 days ago, 5/29/19 Sharer's comments : Picked 2 hours ago. 
Leon Produce Market
Leon Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States3004 Madison Ave, San Diego, Ca, 92116 619-281-2031 About 480 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Cucumbers spotted at Leon Produce Market. |
