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Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime, scientific name, X Citrofortunella mitis & Citrus microcarpa, is also known as the lime orange, Chinese orange or Calamondin orange.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Pinkglow™ Pineapple
Pinkglow™ pineapples are small to medium fruits with an oval to cylindrical shape.
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.
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Cevascos | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Nishiki Ramen (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Barrel Republic Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-795-0006 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 858-213-7638 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Claytons Galley | San Diego CA | 619-324-4013 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Juice Hut | San Diego CA | 732-600-9206 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Reel Street Eats | San Diego CA | 619-558-9114 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-382-8938 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Maple Blue | San Diego CA | 860-733-5126 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-9133 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-1155 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Working Class | San Diego CA | 858-226-6923 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-278-8279 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Ahipoki Bowl San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-955-8811 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Maxota Raw | San Diego CA | 201-615-1727 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Ahipoki Bowl Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-317-1171 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-5377 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | 619-403-0684 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Rambler Motel | Chula Vista CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
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