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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
There are many different varieties of Cucumbers that can be divided into two different groups: pickling and slicing. Pickling cucumbers are smaller, can be oblong and short to long and cylindrical, and have thin, green skin which is ideal for pickling. Slicing cucumbers are large and cylindrical, averaging 15-20 centimeters in length, and have thick skin. The skin can be smooth or ribbed with small bumps and nodes depending on the variety. Slicing cucumbers are most commonly seen in the local market's produce section and can range in color from dark green, to yellow or white. The inner flesh is light green with pale, edible seeds and has a crisp, aqueous texture and mild floral and grassy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Cucumbers are available year-round.
Current Facts
Cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are technically a fruit and belong to the same family as zucchini, pumpkin, watermelon, and summer squash. Cucumbers are well-known around the world, and approximately 84 billion pounds are produced each year. The phrase "cool as a cucumber" is prevalent in American slang and is a direct reference to the soothing and cooling effects that Cucumbers have on body temperature when consumed.
Nutritional Value
Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue.
Applications
Cucumbers are commonly consumed raw. Slice cucumbers and add to salads or a crudité plate. Marinate Cucumbers in oil, vinegar, and spices and serve with sugar snap peas and mint leaves. Shred Cucumber into a cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible and then mix with yogurt and dill for a tatziki sauce. It can also be sliced lengthwise, diced, and added to quinoa or bulgur wheat salad. Cucumbers pair well with mint, dill, tuna fish, chicken salad, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. Cucumbers will keep for a few days when stored in the refrigerator. If only a portion of the Cucumber is used, wrap the remaining piece tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator to prevent dehydration.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In France, Cucumbers were not only used for food but also for its anti-aging properties. King Louis XIV used Cucumbers to hydrate and nourish his skin. He valued them so much that he invented greenhouses to ensure he had a Cucumber supply all year long.
Geography/History
Cucumbers are believed to have originated in India over 10,000 years ago, where a wide range of Cucumbers and melons are still grown today. Cucumbers then spread to Europe and made their way to the US with the European colonists in the 1500s. Today, Cucumbers are grown all over the world and can be found in farmer markets, grocers, and specialty stores in the United States, Iran, Turkey, Russia, China, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, and Egypt.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-349-2109 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | Oceanside CA | 760-710-7473 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| The Rambler Motel | Chula Vista CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-948-9983 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-9224 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Casino Inn Bar & Grill | Alpine CA | 619-445-9581 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| Landinis Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 619-238-3502 |
| La Clochette Du Coin | La Jolla CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Mess Hall | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Puesto-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-804-4217 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Coffee and Tea Collective-Uptown (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-564-8086 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Brigantine Portside Pier (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Royale | San Diego CA | 512-230-9524 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Brigantine Portside Pier | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Windmill Food Hall 2020 | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Deep Rooted Juices | Spring Valley CA | 310-213-6499 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Soulshine | San Diego CA | 858-886-7252 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Cass Street Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-414-2625 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-842-1046 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Brigantine Del Mar Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| The Meal Prep Co | San Diego CA | 619-415-0106 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Et Voila! French Bistro (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
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1601 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 398 days ago, 7/09/19 Sharer's comments : “ Coosmans L.A. “ At LA Produce Market... Phone: (213) 689-1551 Facebook: Coosmans 
Park Falls Farmer’s Market
Available Farmers Market Only
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 439 days ago, 5/29/19 Sharer's comments : Picked 2 hours ago. 
Leon Produce Market
Leon Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States3004 Madison Ave, San Diego, Ca, 92116 619-281-2031 About 517 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Cucumbers spotted at Leon Produce Market. |
