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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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Green Leaf lettuce is medium to large in size, growing in an elongated shape, and is narrow and small at the base fanning out to a wide, curly, loose top. The leaves connect to a central stalk, branch out in all directions, and are tender, smooth, and broad with many curls and frills. The edges of the leaves are dark to bright green and as they transition into the juicy stalk the color changes to pale-green or white. Green leaf lettuce is crisp and has a sweet or bitter smell when the stalk is scratched, depending on the specific variety. The leaves also have a mildly sweet or semi-bitter flavor, and the bitterness often occurs in maturing greens versus young greens.
Green Leaf lettuce is available year-round.
Green Leaf lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled, loose-leaf lettuces and are members of the Asteraceae family. Green Leaf lettuces can grow up to thirty centimeters in height and are one of the most commonly planted lettuces in the world. Favored for its cut-and-come-again nature, which allows the lettuce to continue growing new leaves as the outer leaves are harvested, Green Leaf lettuce is extremely versatile and is used by both chefs and home cooks in a wide variety of fresh culinary applications.
Green Leaf lettuce contains vitamins A, C, K, and folate.
Green Leaf lettuce is best suited for fresh applications and is most commonly used as a wrap, garnish, in salads, or as a layer in a sandwich. The leaves can be torn or sliced and used as a crunchy element in a salad, layered in burgers or sandwiches such as a French dip and croque-monsieur, or used as a bed for meatloaf, chicken salad, stir-fries, and slow braised meats and grilled fish. Green Leaf lettuce can also be used to wrap summer rolls, tabbouleh, and mushroom burgers or used for tacos. Green Leaf lettuce pairs well with bulgur wheat, red peppers, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, capers, shallots, ginger, poultry, fish, herbs such as cilantro, mint, coriander, turmeric, and pineapple. The leaves will keep up to ten days when wrapped in paper towels and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It is important to store the lettuce away from fruits such as bananas, apples, and pears as they release a natural gas which causes the lettuce to wilt.
Green Leaf lettuce is unique in that it grows from a central stem and produces single, branched leaves versus an entire, compact head. Due to the tender nature of the leaves and its short lifespan, Green Leaf lettuce is often incorporated into baby lettuce mixes as these mixes are generally used immediately for best flavor. It is also a favorite lettuce for home gardeners as it is resistant to bolting, easy to grow, and can grow in containers and small spaces.
Green Leaf lettuce was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his Species Plantarum and is native to Europe. Favored by seasoned gardeners, Green Leaf lettuce flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and can be found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Green Leaf lettuce is medium to large in size, growing in an elongated shape, and is narrow and small at the base fanning out to a wide, curly, loose top. The leaves connect to a central stalk, branch out in all directions, and are tender, smooth, and broad with many curls and frills. The edges of the leaves are dark to bright green and as they transition into the juicy stalk the color changes to pale-green or white. Green leaf lettuce is crisp and has a sweet or bitter smell when the stalk is scratched, depending on the specific variety. The leaves also have a mildly sweet or semi-bitter flavor, and the bitterness often occurs in maturing greens versus young greens.
Seasons/Availability
Green Leaf lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green Leaf lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled, loose-leaf lettuces and are members of the Asteraceae family. Green Leaf lettuces can grow up to thirty centimeters in height and are one of the most commonly planted lettuces in the world. Favored for its cut-and-come-again nature, which allows the lettuce to continue growing new leaves as the outer leaves are harvested, Green Leaf lettuce is extremely versatile and is used by both chefs and home cooks in a wide variety of fresh culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Green Leaf lettuce contains vitamins A, C, K, and folate.
Applications
Green Leaf lettuce is best suited for fresh applications and is most commonly used as a wrap, garnish, in salads, or as a layer in a sandwich. The leaves can be torn or sliced and used as a crunchy element in a salad, layered in burgers or sandwiches such as a French dip and croque-monsieur, or used as a bed for meatloaf, chicken salad, stir-fries, and slow braised meats and grilled fish. Green Leaf lettuce can also be used to wrap summer rolls, tabbouleh, and mushroom burgers or used for tacos. Green Leaf lettuce pairs well with bulgur wheat, red peppers, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, capers, shallots, ginger, poultry, fish, herbs such as cilantro, mint, coriander, turmeric, and pineapple. The leaves will keep up to ten days when wrapped in paper towels and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It is important to store the lettuce away from fruits such as bananas, apples, and pears as they release a natural gas which causes the lettuce to wilt.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Green Leaf lettuce is unique in that it grows from a central stem and produces single, branched leaves versus an entire, compact head. Due to the tender nature of the leaves and its short lifespan, Green Leaf lettuce is often incorporated into baby lettuce mixes as these mixes are generally used immediately for best flavor. It is also a favorite lettuce for home gardeners as it is resistant to bolting, easy to grow, and can grow in containers and small spaces.
Geography/History
Green Leaf lettuce was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his Species Plantarum and is native to Europe. Favored by seasoned gardeners, Green Leaf lettuce flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and can be found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 619-871-7308 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-349-2109 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Pine House Cafe & Tavern | Mount Laguna CA | 619-473-8857 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| The Espresso Lab | San Diego CA | 619-886-4532 |
| CaliSpirit Catering | San Diego CA | 619-403-1221 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus | Oceanside CA | 760-757-4357 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Lean and Green La Jolla | Country Club CA | 619-436-7618 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
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