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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.
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Et Voila! French Bistro (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Callander Farms | San Diego CA | 858-252-8183 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Puesto-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-775-2289 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Sourdough & Co. | Carlsbad CA | 858-232-2912 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Head Lettuce | La Jolla CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Mess Hall | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-241-2856 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Holiday Inn Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-4747 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Soulshine | San Diego CA | 858-886-7252 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| The Village | San Diego CA | 619-729-8515 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 619-392-0052 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Creme de la Crepe | San Diego CA | 310-483-2346 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-683-5101 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-349-2109 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Rustic Root Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Well Fed (Charity) | San Diego CA | 619-948-9983 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Lean and Green La Jolla 2020 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5326 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Nishiki Ramen (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Double Deuce | San Diego CA | 619-962-3723 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Bound Coffee | Oceanside CA | 760-805-3505 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Surfside Deli (2020) | San Diego CA | 619-223-9021 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Ahipoki Bowl San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-955-8811 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Small Goods | La Jolla CA | 858-886-7217 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Grandave Productions LLC | San Diego CA | 619-840-6305 |
| Duwara Consciousness Foundation | Oceanside CA | 760-710-7473 |
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Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 468 days ago, 7/09/19 Sharer's comments : “ Coosmans L.A. “ At LA Produce Market... Phone: (213) 689-1551 Facebook: Coosmans 
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Leon Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States3004 Madison Ave, San Diego, Ca, 92116 619-281-2031 About 587 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Cucumbers spotted at Leon Produce Market. |
