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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.
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Catalina plums are a large, black plum variety. They have a round to heart shape and grow to about 6 to 8 centimeters in diameter. Catalina plums have a deep purple skin with a faint white fuzz. It's flesh is creamy white in color and has a juicy, crunchy texture. The flavor is exceptionally sweet with very little acidity.
Catalina plums are available during the summer months.
Catalina plums are botanically known as Prunus salicina. They are considered a European plum variety with its dark purple skin and amber flesh, characteristic of this variety. European plums are often called prunes and are mostly freestone, meaning they do not cling to the pit.
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Description/Taste
Catalina plums are a large, black plum variety. They have a round to heart shape and grow to about 6 to 8 centimeters in diameter. Catalina plums have a deep purple skin with a faint white fuzz. It's flesh is creamy white in color and has a juicy, crunchy texture. The flavor is exceptionally sweet with very little acidity.
Seasons/Availability
Catalina plums are available during the summer months.
Current Facts
Catalina plums are botanically known as Prunus salicina. They are considered a European plum variety with its dark purple skin and amber flesh, characteristic of this variety. European plums are often called prunes and are mostly freestone, meaning they do not cling to the pit.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
