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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.
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| On the Crawl Concepts-Inland Tavern | San Marcos CA | 760-744-8782 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Aussie Yacht Services | San Diego CA | 858-740-1987 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-278-8279 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Biersal Food Truck | San Diego CA | 619-841-1692 |
| Bella Beverage Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 619-501-5577 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Claytons Galley | San Diego CA | 619-324-4013 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Et Voila! French Bistro (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Marriott Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-5377 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Nishiki Ramen (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 352-988-3742 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Puesto-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-804-4217 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Fifty Two Remedies | San Diego | 858-707-7016 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
| The Common Grounds | San Diego CA | 714-317-7072 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Maple Blue | San Diego CA | 860-733-5126 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-806-2076 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-9133 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Vivant Management | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center-Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
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