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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.
Description/Taste
The Zucchini squash has a uniformly cylindrical shape with little to no taper from its stem to blossom end. It can be harvested when it is at its baby stage or when more mature at up to six to eight inches long. Many growers and chefs note that Zucchini will be at its peak flavor and texture when five to six inches in length. The exterior glossy skin of the Zucchini is vibrant to dark green in color and delicate enough to consume. Summer squash such as Zucchini are harvested when immature for best flavor, as a result their skin is delicate and prone to easily bruising and scratching. Its flesh is creamy white in color with a spongy yet firm texture and faint traces of edible seeds. It offers a sweet summer squash flavor with nuances of black peppercorn and nutty undertones. In addition to the fruit of the Zucchini plant the flower blossoms of Zucchini are also edible and offer a mild, squash like flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Originally grown as a summer vegetable, Zucchini squash is suitable to forced cultivation in temperate climates and is available for harvest year-round.
Current Facts
Zucchini is a classic summer squash and botanically a member of Cucurbita pepo. Today it is easily the most popularly grown and consumed of all summer squashes. There are numerous Zucchini varieties on the market today with independent names and characteristics. Zucchini can also be harvested at varying stages of maturity, when petite and at its baby stage of growth or when slightly more mature and medium sized. Fully mature Zucchini that are large with hardened skin have not developed much of a place in the commercial marketplace as their flavor and texture at this stage are not preferable for culinary applications. In the culinary context, Zucchini is treated as a vegetable. Botanically, however, the Zucchini is identified as the swollen fruit that stems from the female Zucchini flower.
Nutritional Value
Zucchini squash are a low caloric food and are nearly 94% water. Additionally they offer some vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
Applications
Zucchini squash are mild in flavor, extremely versatile and can be prepared in sweet or savory recipes. Grate Zucchini and add squash to muffin or bread batter, or use to make vegetable pancakes and fritters. Thinly sliced Zucchini works well in salads or as part of a fresh (raw) appetizer such as vegetarian carpaccio. When sliced thinly lengthwise Zucchini squash can be an excellent substitute for conventional noodles in pasta preparations. Sliced Zucchini squash can be grilled, steamed, sautéed or battered and fried. Larger more mature squashes are perfectly sized for hollowing and baking when stuffed with meats, cheeses and grains. The Zucchini blossoms additionally can be stuffed with soft cheeses and herbs then battered and fried. The flavor and texture of Zucchini will complement a variety of ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, corn, eggplant, fresh herbs such as parsley, basil and oregano, olive oil, pine nuts, eggs, citrus juice, sausage, roasted chicken and cheeses such as ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan. Zucchini squash will keep best when kept dry and refrigerated, for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Zucchini squash may owe its parentage to Italy but its commercial success was one achieved in the United States, specifically Southern California’s Los Angeles where it was featured on the menu of the famous 1920’s restaurant Café Marcell and also made several appearances in food features of the Los Angeles Times.
Geography/History
While many summer squashes can trace their origins back to the early Americas Zucchini squash is believed to be native to Milan, Italy. Renowned squash historian Harry S. Paris notes the squash is a Milanese variety listed in an Italian seed pamphlet from 1901 for a squash named zucca quarantine vera nana. Zucchini would make its way to the United States via Italian immigrants around the time of World War I. Mention of the Zucchini can be found in American seed catalogs such as Los Angeles Germain Seed and Plant Co. where it was first listed as ”Italian squash” in 1918 then renamed in 1919 as Zucchini. The Zucchini caught on so quickly as a favorite squash of American growers and chefs that by 1920 the same catalog devoted a whole page to the now sought after Zucchini squash. Like many summer squash types when grown in mild to warm climates with ample sun exposure the Zucchini will be a highly prolific fruiter. So prolific in fact that August 8th is known as national sneak some zucchini onto your neighbor’s porch day, a nod to the overabundance of Zucchini many growers experience in the summer months.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Narumi Sushi (Lemon Grove) | Lemon Grove CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Regents Pizzeria | La Jolla CA | 858-550-0406 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-379-2233 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Eco Catering Grill | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 619-379-2233 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Snooze - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-483-5556 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Creme De La Crepe 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-269-1886 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Heavy Hitter Gastroshack | San Diego CA | 619-865-1468 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals Charity | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Coal Bunker | Fallbrook CA | 619-218-4102 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Great Maple La Jolla UTC | San Diego CA | 858-886-7403 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-379-2233 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 775-450-7235 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| The Palate | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-2716 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-806-2076 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
| Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Open Gym-Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-504-3071 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Dos Palmas Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-496-4343 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 8 days ago, 4/09/21 Sharer's comments : Jr Organics zucchini squash! 
Al Fabari avenue 77/8, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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California, United StatesAl Fabari avenue 77/8, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 170 days ago, 10/29/20 Sharer's comments : Green Zucchini from Spain in Almaty 
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Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaVia santa Elena Calle 10A N36A Este-163 Km12 Medellin Antioquia 574-538-2142 About 378 days ago, 4/03/20 Sharer's comments : Very big zucchini!! 
Πεφανης Α.Ε.
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 443 days ago, 1/30/20 Sharer's comments : Courgette green 😋 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 457 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Courgette light green 🧚🏻 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 661 days ago, 6/26/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Summer Squashes from Beylik Family Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 675 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : Summer Squash going strong 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 703 days ago, 5/15/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farms 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-313-6676 About 710 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Her Produce 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 717 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farm 
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 723 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Courgette 💚 |
