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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
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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
The Seedless watermelon has the same trademark two-toned variegated green skin and juicy, aromatic sweet flesh as the seeded version. Though it lacks the large hard black seeds of traditional watermelons, the Seedless watermelon can contain small white seeds that are soft and completely edible. Seedless watermelons can be oblong or spherical and range in size from 6 to 25 pounds. They have a densely compacted magenta flesh that is crisp yet succulent. Look for watermelons with nice even color except for a yellow patch (not white or green) where it laid on the ground.
Seasons/Availability
Seedless watermelons are available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.
Current Facts
A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, Seedless watermelon is botanically known as Citrullus lanatus and is a triploid fruit. They are infertile, resulting from a cross between two plants of incompatible chromosome complements. Though the fruits are seedless, they must be grown from seed. Fruit development is furthered by pollination from a third party fertile watermelon. A rather complicated and costly process finally bears a fruit with no seeds. Seedless watermelons range in flesh color from red to yellow to orange.
Nutritional Value
Watermelons are renowned for their hydrating properties and the Seedless version is no exception. They are comprised of nearly 90 percent water and also contain vitamins A, C and B-complex group, iron, fiber and the amino acid Arginine which has been shown to boost metabolism. They contain rich supplies of potassium which helps prevent sore muscles and lycopene known for antioxidant benefits.
Applications
Watermelon is predominately used in raw preparations, but they may also be grilled or seared in a hot pan to caramelize their natural sugars. The Seedless watermelon is ideal for juicing and making purees for beverages, sorbets, soups, and sauces. The flesh is ideal for making preserves or jam, and the rind can also be pickled. Appropriate for both sweet and savory dishes, they work well in green or fruit salads and pair well with poultry and seafood. Complimentary flavors include basil, mint, salty cheeses, arugula, balsamic vinegar, dried coconut, toasted pecans and citrus fruits. Uncut Seedless watermelons will keep refrigerated for several weeks.
Geography/History
Watermelon is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. Seedless watermelon production began its evolution in 1939. The first specimen was developed by Professor H. Kihara, a Japanese scientist at Kyoto University. Commercial triploid hybrids were available twelve years later, though they didn't create a large market for themselves until the late 20th century. Today, half of the watermelons grown in California are seedless.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Claytons Galley | San Diego CA | 619-324-4013 |
| Vivant Management | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 925-487-2025 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Rollin Roots-Veggie Gang | San Diego CA | 951-259-3836 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Catamaran Beverage | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 530-355-6984 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| 264 Fresco (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sycamore Den | San Diego CA | 858-366-2586 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Miho (Delivery) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Cass Street Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-414-2625 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Meze | San Diego CA | 619-546-5060 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Zito Inc | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 831-915-9038 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Bakery | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Warren Walker School Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-223-3663 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Cowgirl Q | San Diego CA | 858-586-1717 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Marriott Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Setting Sun Sake Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 760-532-5285 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center-Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Tomahawk Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-909-6079 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Snooze - Del Mar | San Diego CA | 888-703-5300 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | |
| The Rambler Motel | Chula Vista CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Collwood Terrace | San Diego CA | 619-287-2920 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Bottega Italiana-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-522-9053 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 390 days ago, 7/08/20 Sharer's comments : Seedless Watermelon in full swing here at Specialty! 
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Near Scottdale, Georgia, United States3000 Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur Georgia 30031 404-377-6400 https://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com About 710 days ago, 8/23/19 Sharer's comments : Seedless watermelon , thousands of lbs at Dekalb Farmers Market |
