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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.
SalanovaĀ® Lettuces
SalanovaĀ® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Fennel, an upright perennial herb that grows three to ten feet tall. The plant contains thick, ribbed, hollow stems that grow from its rooted bulb (known as the crown). Green branches and feathery foliage sprout off the stems. As the plant matures it creates an umbrella-shaped cluster of bright yellow flowers. Every element of the Fennel plant from crown to flower is edible. It has a sweet, licorice-like flavor and citrus notes. Fennel is often harvested for its smaller bulbs, which are the most fragrant and succulent.
Seasons/Availability
Fennel is available year-round with a peak season during the fall and winter months.
Current Facts
Fennel plants produce hermaphrodite flowers, with both male and female parts. Fennel is known for its invasive nature as it will reproduce from both root crown and seed. India is the leader of Fennel production in the world. Fennel has long been used as a weight-loss aid, helping to suppress hunger.
Nutritional Value
Fennel contains a combination of phytonutrients that gives it strong antioxidant properties. It is one phytonutrient, anethole, that has been used in studies and proven to reduce inflammation and help reduce the risk of cancer. Fennel has been used to treat various digestive symptoms, including heartburn, gas and bloating.
Applications
Fennel is entirely edible. Cook the stalks as you would the bulb, or top dished with chopped fronds for garnish. Thoroughly rinse Fennel as dirt can become lodged inside while it's growing. Slice and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast with other root vegetables. Shave or thinly slice and add raw to green salads, with blood orange segments and olives. Saute with onions as a base for risotto. Slice and layer with onions and mustard seeds in a pastry crust for a savory tart. Dice and cook slowly in olive oil until caramelized, then toss with fresh pasta. May also be used in sweet preparations: add to custards and freeze into ice cream. Fennel will keep, dry, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The fruit of a Fennel plant is its seed, which is harvested and has as many culinary uses as the plant itself. In India and Pakistan the Fennel seeds are known as "Saunf" and they are used as a spice and an after-mint. The seeds are also used to flavor liqueurs. Fennel was used to treat snake bites and poisonings in ancient China, and in the Middle Ages was hung from door ways and windows to ward off evil spirits.
Geography/History
Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, where it has been used for centuries as a spice and for medicinal purposes. Ancient Greeks referred to Fennel as "marathron" due to its prolific wild growth in one field where the great battle, the Battle of Marathron, was said to be fought. In the 1700's Fennel was used in the production of the patented elixir absinthe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Well Fed (Charity) | San Diego CA | 619-948-9983 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Sweet Cheeks Baking Company | San Diego CA | 619-285-1220 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 20 days ago, 9/07/20 Sharer's comments : Fennel from tutti frutti, perfect for your sofrito base! 
Bellingham Farmer's Market
Cabrera Farm
Near Bellingham, Washington, United States16470 SR 20 Mount Vernon WA About 71 days ago, 7/18/20 Sharer's comments : Been using sautƩed fennel with my seafood dishes, in my mussel broth - yum! 
Issaquah Farmers Market
Carnation Farms
Near NW Sammamish Rd & 11th Ave NW, Washington, United States28901 NE Carnation Farm Road Carnation WA 98014 425-844-3100 https://www.carnationfarms.org About 78 days ago, 7/11/20 Sharer's comments : Fennel is a delight with a little sausage on my pizza! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompac, CA 805-737-7127 About 123 days ago, 5/27/20 Sharer's comments : Big Bulbs of Fennel available from Tutti Frutti Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 151 days ago, 4/29/20 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 180 days ago, 3/31/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh fennel .. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Gloria Tamai Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesOxnard,CA 1-805-240-6306 About 193 days ago, 3/18/20 Sharer's comments : Great Veggies at the market! 
Natural Grocers
Natural Grocers - Williams Field Road
Near Gilbert, Arizona, United States1625 E Williams Field Road Gilbert AZ 85295 480-917-9000 https://www.naturalgrocers.com About 252 days ago, 1/19/20 
Winco Foods
Near Sun City West, Arizona, United StatesAbout 253 days ago, 1/18/20 
I Formaggi Al Mercato Centrale
Near Florence, Tuscany, ItalyAbout 349 days ago, 10/15/19 
Leucadia farmers market
Divine Harvest Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United States661-525-2870 About 399 days ago, 8/25/19 
Corvallis Farmers' Market
Near Corvallis, Oregon, United StatesAbout 414 days ago, 8/10/19 
Nob Hill Foods
Near Napa, California, United StatesAbout 422 days ago, 8/02/19 Sharer's comments : Organics 
Woodlands
Woodlands Market
Near Belvedere Tiburon, California, United States1550 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon CA 84920 415-435-2822 About 433 days ago, 7/22/19 
Mollie Stone's Markets
Mollie Stoneās Markets
Near Sausalito, California, United States100 Harbor Drive Sausalito CA 94965 415-331-6900 About 433 days ago, 7/22/19 
Nugget Market
Nugget Markets
Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 433 days ago, 7/22/19 
Noriega Produce Market
Noriega Produce
Near Daly City, California, United States3821 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122 415-564-0370 About 442 days ago, 7/13/19 
Falletti Foods
Falletti Foods
Near San Francisco, California, United States308 Broderick Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-626-4400 About 443 days ago, 7/12/19 
Bob's Market
Bobs Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1650 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica CA 90405 310-452-2493 About 457 days ago, 6/28/19 
Pavilions
Pavilions - Balboa Blvd
Near Newport Beach, California, United States3100 W. Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663 949-675-2395 About 462 days ago, 6/23/19 
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Beverly Hills Market & Deli
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 310-657-3663 About 462 days ago, 6/23/19 
Irvine Ranch Market
Irvine Ranch Market
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States2651 Irvine Ave. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4404 About 464 days ago, 6/21/19 
Star Fresh IKE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral Market of Athens L-13 00302104814843 About 472 days ago, 6/13/19 Sharer's comments : Fennel š± 
Central market of Athens - Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 502 days ago, 5/14/19 Sharer's comments : Fennel from Italy š®š¹ 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 514 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Fennel from Italy š®š¹ 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 523 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Fennel š 
La Mesa Farmer Market
Near La Mesa, California, United StatesAbout 562 days ago, 3/15/19 Kroger Truce pkwy Near Nesbit, Mississippi, United States About 598 days ago, 2/07/19 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-521-0643 About 666 days ago, 12/01/18 Sharer's comments : Fennel spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Chino's Vegetable Shop
Chinoās Farms - Vegetable Stand
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United States6123 Calzada Sel Bosque, Del Mar 92014 858-756-3184 About 687 days ago, 11/10/18 Sharer's comments : Fennel spotted at Chino's Vegetable Shop. 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-521-0643 About 687 days ago, 11/10/18 Sharer's comments : Fennel spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-521-0643 About 708 days ago, 10/20/18 Sharer's comments : Fennel spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United States1-760-521-0643 About 728 days ago, 9/30/18 Sharer's comments : Fennel spotted at Leucadia Farmer's Market. |
