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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.
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
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| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Grater Greens | San Diego CA | 619-539-7598 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-948-9983 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Casino Inn Bar & Grill | Alpine CA | 619-445-9581 |
| Norte Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-0903 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-9925 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| WOM San Diego Foodservice | Oceanside CA | 619-203-7401 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Landinis Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 619-238-3502 |
| The Meal Prep Co | San Diego CA | 619-415-0106 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Parakeet Cafe La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
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Medellin Colombia
Supermercado Mercandu
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaVia santa Elena Calle 10A N36A Este-163 Km12 Medellin Antioquia 574-538-2142 About 94 days ago, 4/03/20 Sharer's comments : Very big zucchini!! 
Πεφανης Α.Ε.
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 158 days ago, 1/30/20 Sharer's comments : Courgette green 😋 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 172 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Courgette light green 🧚🏻 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 376 days ago, 6/26/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Summer Squashes from Beylik Family Farms 
Specialty Produce
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 390 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : Summer Squash going strong 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 418 days ago, 5/15/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
John Her
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-313-6676 About 425 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Her Produce 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 432 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farm 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 438 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Courgette 💚 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 490 days ago, 3/04/19 Sharer's comments : Green Zucchini Squash spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-760-310-0334 About 502 days ago, 2/20/19 Sharer's comments : Valdivia Farms 
Hayward Farmers Market
Disher Farms
Wisconsin, United StatesLocally Grown Cherry Tomatoes, Hayward 54843 715-699-6201 About 693 days ago, 8/13/18 Sharer's comments : Italian Squash Zucchini spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. One could feed The Whole family. |
