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Banana Flowers
Exotic banana flowers are the red-orange to deep purple, pointed, compact heads at the tip end of a forming bunch of bananas. Each bud has large outer petals that protect groups of small white flowers
Green Shishito Chile Peppers
Japanese peppers are mildly spicy and most often prepared cooked. Saute peppers in olive oil, over high heat, until they just begin to blister- serve hot, sprinkled with sea salt.
Grower
Green Leaf lettuce is available year round.
Green Leaf lettuce is one of hundreds of members of the Lactuca genus and the Asteraceae family. Lettuce is categorized into six different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The six types of lettuce are Crisphead (Iceberg and Batavian), Romaine, Butter, Latin, Leaf and Stem. All lettuce types except for Iceberg occur in red and green leaf form. Of all lettuce types, Leaf lettuces are the most commonly planted lettuces in the world. They are favored for their cut-and-come again nature, their easy ability to grow and for the variety of Leaf lettuces available.
Green Leaf lettuce is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled loose leaf lettuces with colors varying from lime green to sea green in the outer leaves to pea green and cream colored inner leaves. The texture is consistently crispy and succulent and the flavor generally mild and insipid with a slightly bitter undertone. Bitterness generally occurs in maturing greens versus young greens.
Green Leaf lettuces should be a versatile staple green in any home crisper, adding depth and variety to not just salads and sandwiches but also to summer rolls, cooked soups, slow braised meats and grilled fish. They are best eaten in spring and summer and paired with seasonal and regional ingredients. Think of the season as a wellspring of inspiration to add complementary ingredients to Green leaf lettuces. Choice ingredients are those that refresh the palate and provide contrast in texture, flavor and temperature. Green Leaf lettuces require little fuss beyond that to shine and they can be dressed simply or tossed in a bowl with light and medium-bodied dressings.
Leaf lettuces were first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his Species Plantarum. Green Leaf lettuce saw its evolutionary roots in Europe where Leaf lettuces were favored by seasoned gardeners. Green Leaf varieties would be cultivated, further developed and eventually flourished heavily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Green Leaf lettuces are a cool season crop, preferring warm full sun days and cool nights. They can tolerate several soil types from clay to sandy to rich, organic soil.
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Seasons/Availability
Green Leaf lettuce is available year round.
Current Facts
Green Leaf lettuce is one of hundreds of members of the Lactuca genus and the Asteraceae family. Lettuce is categorized into six different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The six types of lettuce are Crisphead (Iceberg and Batavian), Romaine, Butter, Latin, Leaf and Stem. All lettuce types except for Iceberg occur in red and green leaf form. Of all lettuce types, Leaf lettuces are the most commonly planted lettuces in the world. They are favored for their cut-and-come again nature, their easy ability to grow and for the variety of Leaf lettuces available.
Description/Taste
Green Leaf lettuce is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled loose leaf lettuces with colors varying from lime green to sea green in the outer leaves to pea green and cream colored inner leaves. The texture is consistently crispy and succulent and the flavor generally mild and insipid with a slightly bitter undertone. Bitterness generally occurs in maturing greens versus young greens.
Applications
Green Leaf lettuces should be a versatile staple green in any home crisper, adding depth and variety to not just salads and sandwiches but also to summer rolls, cooked soups, slow braised meats and grilled fish. They are best eaten in spring and summer and paired with seasonal and regional ingredients. Think of the season as a wellspring of inspiration to add complementary ingredients to Green leaf lettuces. Choice ingredients are those that refresh the palate and provide contrast in texture, flavor and temperature. Green Leaf lettuces require little fuss beyond that to shine and they can be dressed simply or tossed in a bowl with light and medium-bodied dressings.
Geography/History
Leaf lettuces were first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his Species Plantarum. Green Leaf lettuce saw its evolutionary roots in Europe where Leaf lettuces were favored by seasoned gardeners. Green Leaf varieties would be cultivated, further developed and eventually flourished heavily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Green Leaf lettuces are a cool season crop, preferring warm full sun days and cool nights. They can tolerate several soil types from clay to sandy to rich, organic soil.
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| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| O'Briens Boulangerie | Del Mar CA | 858-755-5303 |
| Market Creek Events | San Diego CA | 619-527-6161 |
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| Nick's At The Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-1730 |
| Come On In Poseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Bridges (at El Cajon Blvd) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9448 |
| Come on In Coast 9 | San Diego CA | 858-453-1400 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Come On In UCSD | La Jolla CA | 858-657-9166 |
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| The Melting Pot Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-234-5554 |
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| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619 507-0891 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Gauchito Grill | San Marcos CA | 858-705-1747 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Wet Willies | San Diego CA | 619-546-8747 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| The Rose Wine Pub on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-280-1815 |
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| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Aztec Shops Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Gro Café | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Good Thyme Catering | San Diego CA | 619-764-3813 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Gingham | La Mesa CA | 619-797-1922 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Misha Cafe & Juice Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-3488 |
| Onos Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-470-6667 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Bare Back Grill Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9990 |
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| Come on in Pacific Heights | San Diego CA | 858-638-0088 |
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| San Diego Humane Society | ||
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