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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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Hydroponic Watercress is an entirely edible, delicately textured green with lime colored leaflets that generally have three ovately shaped lobes. The leaves sprout from thin succulent stems that all connected to a a cluster of roots that have been grown in water. Each element of the plant carries flavors of pepper and mustard that become bolder with the plant's maturity. Hydroponic Watercress is generally more tame flavored than soil-sown and wild watercress.
Hydroponic Watercress is available year-round.
Cress is a general name that groups a class of sharply flavored greens that are used in salads and as potherbs. Watercress, meaning "nose twister", scientific name Nasturtium officinale, is a member of the Cruciferea, along with cabbages, kales and mustards. It is a cool season aquatic and semi-aquatic perennial herb, though, much like arugula, it is used primarily as a lettuce green.
Watercress is native to Europe and Asia, with documentation of its existence dating back to 3,000 years ago to the Phoenicians, Ancient Greece and Portugal. It was cultivated from a wild plant in Europe in 100 A.D. Hydroponic Watercress is grown utilizing a super climate controlled greenhouse environment. Nutrients are slow-fed into the plants, free of chemiclas and pesticides. Technology drives the consistency of the growth and flavor of the plant.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Hydroponic Watercress is an entirely edible, delicately textured green with lime colored leaflets that generally have three ovately shaped lobes. The leaves sprout from thin succulent stems that all connected to a a cluster of roots that have been grown in water. Each element of the plant carries flavors of pepper and mustard that become bolder with the plant's maturity. Hydroponic Watercress is generally more tame flavored than soil-sown and wild watercress.
Seasons/Availability
Hydroponic Watercress is available year-round.
Current Facts
Cress is a general name that groups a class of sharply flavored greens that are used in salads and as potherbs. Watercress, meaning "nose twister", scientific name Nasturtium officinale, is a member of the Cruciferea, along with cabbages, kales and mustards. It is a cool season aquatic and semi-aquatic perennial herb, though, much like arugula, it is used primarily as a lettuce green.
Geography/History
Watercress is native to Europe and Asia, with documentation of its existence dating back to 3,000 years ago to the Phoenicians, Ancient Greece and Portugal. It was cultivated from a wild plant in Europe in 100 A.D. Hydroponic Watercress is grown utilizing a super climate controlled greenhouse environment. Nutrients are slow-fed into the plants, free of chemiclas and pesticides. Technology drives the consistency of the growth and flavor of the plant.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Miho (Delivery) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
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