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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.
| Primavera Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-435-0454 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 760-707-8108 |
| Efficient Edge | San Diego CA | 858-430-3440 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Eurobar | San Diego CA | 619-295-2511 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Cass Street Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-414-2625 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Duck Foot Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-433-7916 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Ahipoki Bowl San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-955-8811 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Curated Leu | Encinitas CA | |
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| San Diego Core Fitness | San Diego CA | 858-386-3145 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Beachside Bar and Grill | Encinitas CA | 949-235-5863 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| La Clochette Du Coin | La Jolla CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Fire Station 20 | San Diego CA | 619-692-4984 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Four Points Sheraton-SeaWorld | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Bolt Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-382-3104 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap-Bar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-349-2109 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| The Patio on Lamont (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Darin Fong | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| The Florence (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | |
| Ocean Beach Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-729-4045 |
| Nishiki Ramen | San Diego CA | 858-227-9571 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Doods Foods-The Tin Can | San Diego CA | 818-335-3485 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Sicilian Pizza Thing | San Diego CA | 858-201-8029 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| 32 North Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 714-791-8973 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Deep Rooted Juices | Spring Valley CA | 310-213-6499 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Ahipoki Bowl Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-317-1171 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Volcano Rabbit Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Royale | San Diego CA | 512-230-9524 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Casino Inn Bar & Grill | Alpine CA | 619-445-9581 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Nishiki Ramen (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Lola 55 | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Mess Hall | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Come On In Cafe High Bluff | San Diego CA | 858-350-5538 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Bankers Hill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Sourdough & Co. | Carlsbad CA | 858-232-2912 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Jeff Grad | La Jolla CA | 858-248-0984 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Waypoint Public Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Hamiltons Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-610-9038 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| George J Heatherington | San Diego CA | 858-869-3660 |
| The Shout House Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Quality Coast Inc Café | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
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| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
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