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White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Grower
Lemons are available year round.
The true lemon, Citrus limon is known as limone, limón, limón agria, limón real, or limón francés. It is a member of the family, Rutaceae. Most common commercial lemon varieties are either Lisbon or the Eureka lemon, of which hybrids of the Eureka lemon are even more common as they are improved versions of the original. Most other true lemon varieties are grown in gardens or for limited production on a local market scale.
Lemons are heavily utilized as a flavoring agent in various forms. The fruit is ovate with pointed ends. Its peel is semi-thick, porous and laden with essential oils. The bright yellow thin outer layer of the peel is very edible and used for multiple applications. When the peel is removed or zested it releases intense sweet citrus aromas. The flesh is translucent yellow and juicy when ripe. Its juice is highly acidic and tart, though extremely versatile in its uses. Depending on variety, lemons may contain no seeds or numerous seeds.
Lemons are versatile and can be added to a wide variety of dishes across almost every cuisine. Add juice or zest to soups, dips, mayonnaise and whipped cream. Cook whole lemon slices into marmelade or cook with eggs and butter into curd. Pack lemon slices in salt to preserve. Flavor cakes, breads or scones. Make scented sugar by rubbing lemon zest into sugard granules. Juice fresh lemons and combine with sugar and water to make lemonade, add to cocktails or freeze into granita. Mix with oil for a vinaigrette. Fresh lemons will keep at room temperature or refrigerated for 1-2 weeks.
The lemon is both the pinnacle and ubiquitous citrus of many cultures from Italy to France to Egypt, Spain and America. Its color, aromas, taste and multitasking properties make it the most popular and commercially successful citrus fruit throughout the world. Lemons also have the highest preserving qualities of all citrus making them more suitable for long transports.
The lemon's origins are traced back to northern India, where the lemon tree still grows wild. Lemons were then cultivated in Africa, Europe and eventually the New World. Lemons are known to tolerate drought and poor soil, though they are cold sensitive and require some rainfall for continuous growth. They grow most prolifically in Mediterraneanesque climates. Lemon trees that undergo stress will produce far less yields and inconsistent quality fruits. Original lemon cultivars were propagated by seed but modern varieties are grown on rootstock of both lemon and other citrus varieties. Under ideal conditions lemon tress will produce lemons year round.
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Seasons/Availability
Lemons are available year round.
Current Facts
The true lemon, Citrus limon is known as limone, limón, limón agria, limón real, or limón francés. It is a member of the family, Rutaceae. Most common commercial lemon varieties are either Lisbon or the Eureka lemon, of which hybrids of the Eureka lemon are even more common as they are improved versions of the original. Most other true lemon varieties are grown in gardens or for limited production on a local market scale.
Description/Taste
Lemons are heavily utilized as a flavoring agent in various forms. The fruit is ovate with pointed ends. Its peel is semi-thick, porous and laden with essential oils. The bright yellow thin outer layer of the peel is very edible and used for multiple applications. When the peel is removed or zested it releases intense sweet citrus aromas. The flesh is translucent yellow and juicy when ripe. Its juice is highly acidic and tart, though extremely versatile in its uses. Depending on variety, lemons may contain no seeds or numerous seeds.
Applications
Lemons are versatile and can be added to a wide variety of dishes across almost every cuisine. Add juice or zest to soups, dips, mayonnaise and whipped cream. Cook whole lemon slices into marmelade or cook with eggs and butter into curd. Pack lemon slices in salt to preserve. Flavor cakes, breads or scones. Make scented sugar by rubbing lemon zest into sugard granules. Juice fresh lemons and combine with sugar and water to make lemonade, add to cocktails or freeze into granita. Mix with oil for a vinaigrette. Fresh lemons will keep at room temperature or refrigerated for 1-2 weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The lemon is both the pinnacle and ubiquitous citrus of many cultures from Italy to France to Egypt, Spain and America. Its color, aromas, taste and multitasking properties make it the most popular and commercially successful citrus fruit throughout the world. Lemons also have the highest preserving qualities of all citrus making them more suitable for long transports.
Geography/History
The lemon's origins are traced back to northern India, where the lemon tree still grows wild. Lemons were then cultivated in Africa, Europe and eventually the New World. Lemons are known to tolerate drought and poor soil, though they are cold sensitive and require some rainfall for continuous growth. They grow most prolifically in Mediterraneanesque climates. Lemon trees that undergo stress will produce far less yields and inconsistent quality fruits. Original lemon cultivars were propagated by seed but modern varieties are grown on rootstock of both lemon and other citrus varieties. Under ideal conditions lemon tress will produce lemons year round.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858.208.9422 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Pibeta Phi | San Diego CA | 619-778-0311 |
| Hard Rock Hotel 2nd Floor Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-4062 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Nutmeg Café & Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-722-8901 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Nordstrom Horton Plaza (#362) | San Diego CA | 602-741-6102 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| The Farm House Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-269-9662 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| The Australian Grill | Carlsbad CA | 858-222-9328 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
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| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Gro Café | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Rancho Valencia The Villas | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Donovan's Downtown | (619)-237-9700 | |
| Real Food & Spirits | Solana Beach CA | 858-793-7325 |
| Chart House Restaurant Cardiff | Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA | 760-436-4044 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Paradise Point Resort Purchasing | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Leroy's Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Burlap Bar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Nordstrom Fashion Valley (#360) | San Diego CA | 619 295-4441 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-382-5154 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Misha Cafe & Juice Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-3488 |
| Eureka | San Diego CA | 858-210-3444 |
| La Costa Glen Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | (619) 234-6363 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Puesto | Country Club CA | 858-775-2289 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
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| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Stone Flats Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-444-2280 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
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| Gauchito Grill | San Marcos CA | 858-705-1747 |
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Lemons. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Nami-Nami |
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Lemon Curd Recipe |
| Eggbeater |
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Lemon Marmalade |
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