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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
Boston Bibb lettuce is the benchmark butterhead variety, providing superior texture and flavor. Its broad wavy green outer leaves encompass more tightly bound and yellow tinted inner leaves. Together they form a rosette of leaves that have sweet, nutty and mild flavors paired with textures both buttery and crispy.
Seasons/Availability
Boston Bibb lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Boston Bibb lettuce, Lactuca sativa, is a butterhead type of lettuce. This distinction explains that each lettuce variety in the butterhead family will form compact rosette shaped heads and large, easily separated leaves that achieve a buttery quality in their texture. Boston Bibb lettuce is known as a limestone lettuce variety, which essentially is lettuce that is successfully cultivated in limestone rich soils.
Nutritional Value
One hundred grams of Boston Bibb lettuce contains 1 gram of iron. Boston Bibb lettuce provides calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium and is good source of vitamins A and K.
Applications
Boston Bibb lettuce's best virtues are displayed when it is used as the principle salad ingredient as its textures and its subtle flavors are a perfect canvas for savory and bold companion ingredients and bright, fruity flavors. Pair with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, chiles, cooked eggs, especially fried and soft boiled, cheeses, particularly fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk, champagne and balsamic vinegar and cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, pears, melon, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, smoked trout, herbs such as basil, cilantro and dill
Geography/History
Boston Bibb lettuce is named for its original cultivator, John Bibb. In 1865 he grew his special Bibb lettuce in Kentucky's alkaline soil. This variety, also called limestone, would become the first American gourmet lettuce. Hydroponic Boston Lettuce is grown utilizing a super climate controlled greenhouse environment. Nutrients are slow-fed into the plants, free of chemiclas and pesticides. Technology increases yields and drives the consistency of the growth and flavor of the plant.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Tender Greens-Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-807-1394 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Birds Eye - Prep Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-246-6179 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| UPAC Enterprise Center | San Diego CA | 619-255-7644 |
| Four Seasons Foods Catering | San Diego CA | 619-876-6986 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Wolfies Carousel | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 3 |
| Booze Brothers Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 760-639-8338 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| The Hideout Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 408-564-6955 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Born & Raised (Events) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Front Desk | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Hydroponic Boston Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Steamy Kitchen |
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Asian Lettuce Cups with Ground Turkey & Green Apple |
| Natural Noshing |
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Asian Lettuce Wraps |
