

Enter the
Share Market®
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.


Description/Taste
Garnet yams are medium to large in size and are slender, ovate, and cylindrical in shape, tapering at the ends. The rough skin is a dusty brown-maroon with some brown spots scattered across the surface. The flesh is orange-gold and is firm, dense, and moist. When cooked, Garnet yams are starchy and moister than other yam varieties, and its flavor is sweet with a savory earthiness. In addition to the tubers, the leaves of the Garnet yam plant are edible as well, offering both nutrients and a flavor similar to that of spinach.
Seasons/Availability
Garnet yams are available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Garnet yams, botanically classified as Ipomoea batatas, are a root vegetable of the Convolvulaceae or morning glory family. It is not a true yam, but rather a sweet potato that lost its identity to an American labeling system that forced the naming of yellow-orange fleshed sweet potatoes to include yam in their identification. Today the USDA requires that all yams also be labeled as sweet potatoes when sold. Garnet yams earned their name from the color of their skin, and the opulent maroon skin tone is similar in color to a garnet stone.
Nutritional Value
Garnet yams are an excellent source of dietary fiber and offer a healthy dose of vitamin C, B6, iron, copper, and potassium.
Applications
Garnet yams are best suited for cooked applications such as baking, roasting, frying, steaming, mashing, and pureeing. The high sugar and starch content of Garnet yams makes them suitable for a wide range of both sweet and savory applications. They can be roasted or baked whole and served as is or with complimentary ingredients such as cinnamon, cilantro, red bell pepper, cumin, chili pepper, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and poultry. Garnet yams can be steamed and then mashed or pureed and used to make sauces, gnocchi, soups, and curries. They can also be used as a filling for both sweet and savory pies and empanadas. Slice into rounds or sticks and bake or fry to make French fries. Add cubed and roasted or sautéed Garnet yam to breakfast hash, curry, risotto, pasta, or atop pizza. Complimentary flavors include sage, thyme, lime, persimmon, onion, chipotle chili, black beans, pecans, honey, maple syrup, parmesan cheese, and bacon. Refrigeration should be avoided when storing Garnet yams as it will cause them to spoil faster. Garnet yams will keep up to four weeks when stored in a cool and dry location away from direct sunlight and heat.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Garnet yam was mislabeled in the mid-20th century when orange-fleshed sweet potatoes were first introduced to the market. The original sweet potato cultivated in the United States was the dry, white-fleshed type. To avoid confusion, the orange-fleshed sweet potatoes were marketed as yams to distinguish them from the white-fleshed variety Americans had come to associate with the name sweet potato. Real yams are native to the Caribbean and are difficult to find in the United States. The Garnet variety is one of the most common sweet potatoes cultivated for American markets. Along with the beauregard and jewel yams, these three varieties account for about ninety percent of the sweet potatoes produced in the United States.
Geography/History
What we refer to as yams in the United States are actually sweet potatoes which are native to the western tropical hemisphere. Garnet yams were discovered in the United States roughly in the mid-20th century. Today they can be found in farmers markets and grocers across the United States, but care must be taken because similar varieties are often labeled as Garnet yams and look similar.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
Rollin Roots-Veggie Gang | San Diego CA | 951-259-3836 |
Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Dynamic Nutrition | San Diego CA | 619-296-3172 |
Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-414-8495 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Sabor Piri Piri | ||
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | |
Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | |
Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
True Food Kitchen - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 480-212-0175 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-246-6179 |
The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Coya Peruvian Secret | Del Mar CA | 619-295-3172 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Garnet Yams. One

Recently Shared
People have shared Garnet Yams using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
![]() ![]() About 13 days ago, 3/29/21 Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreens ![]() ![]() About 66 days ago, 2/04/21 Sharer's comments : Yams from Fresno Evergreens! ![]() ![]()
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 201 days ago, 9/22/20 ![]() ![]() About 223 days ago, 8/31/20 Sharer's comments : Garnett Yams coming in from Fresno ![]() ![]()
Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 228 days ago, 8/26/20 ![]() ![]() About 230 days ago, 8/24/20 Sharer's comments : Garnett Yams are back! 🍠 ![]() ![]() About 241 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Yams are back in action! 🍠 ![]() ![]() About 379 days ago, 3/28/20 Sharer's comments : Love these roasted with brussel sprouts and garlic! |