Sweet Artisan Green Gem Lettuce
Estimated Inventory, 24 ct : 181.94
This item was last sold on : 07/17/25
Description/Taste
Green Gem lettuce is small to medium in size, averaging 13-20 centimeters in diameter, and is a compact, elongated head in a vase-like shape with densely packed leaves. The wavy leaves have serrated edges and are smooth, fleshy, and thick with a vibrant green coloring that transitions into a pale green-white on the thick midrib. The outer leaves are crisp with a melting quality and closer to the core, the leaves are ribbed, succulent, and crunchy. Green Gem lettuce is buttery and crisp with a subtly sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Green Gem lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green Gem lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is an annual variety that is a member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. Also known as Sweet Gem lettuce and Winter Density, Green Gem lettuce was developed from a cross between romaine lettuce and a butterhead type lettuce. Green Gem lettuce is favored by chefs for its crunchy texture and ability to withstand heat in cooking. It is also a favorite lettuce of home gardeners as it can grow in small spaces and containers and can survive periods of warm summer weather where other varieties would bolt and wither.
Nutritional Value
Green Gem lettuce contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
Applications
Green Gem lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as pan-frying or braising. When used fresh, the leaves can be torn and served as a salad, layered as a bed for meats and fish, or filled with a dip made up of fish, sauces, or chicken. The texture and subtle flavors of Green Gem lettuce are a perfect canvas for savory and bold companion ingredients and bright, fruity flavors. Green Gem lettuce also readily soaks up flavors, cuts fat, and holds sauces, vinaigrettes, and juices in the grooves of the leaves, similar to an edible sponge. When cooked, Green Gem lettuce can be sliced in half and lightly grilled and served with a citrus vinaigrette. Green Gem lettuce pairs well with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, artichokes, chiles, fried or soft boiled eggs, fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk cheese, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, oranges, pears, melon, grapefruit, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, anchovies, smoked trout, herbs such as basil, cilantro, and dill and nuts such as pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pignolias. The leaves will keep for a little over one week when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as Sucrine, which means sugar in French, Green Gem lettuce is an extremely popular variety in Europe, favored for its silky but crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Commonly used in the United Kingdom, Green Gem lettuce is lightly braised or grilled and served as a garnish for salmon tartare and carpaccio, which is a raw appetizer that consists of thinly sliced meat such as steak or fish.
Geography/History
The original Green Gem lettuce, also known as Buttercos Sucrine, is an heirloom lettuce originally cultivated in France. Today Green Gem lettuce can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers and is primarily grown throughout Western Europe and along the coast of California in the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Veranda) | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-880-8719 |
| Far Corner | San Diego CA | 619-549-0838 |
| Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-704-8441 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Wildflour | San Diego CA | 619-289-9240 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| The Lion Share 2025 | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Sonny's Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-432-1838 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Hamburger Hut | Encinitas CA | 760-230-1999 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Trilogy Sanctuary | La Jolla CA | 858-633-3893 |
| Chick & Hawk | Encinitas CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Rustic Root Solana | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Zoya | La Jolla CA | 619-942-3396 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Rancho Valencia New Restaurant | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Victorian at Hill Street | Oceanside CA | 442-266-8285 |
| Prager Brothers (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 760-445-0831 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
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