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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.
SalanovaĀ® Lettuces
SalanovaĀ® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Jicama is an oval-shaped root vegetable, related to legumes. The size of this tuber can range from one to five pounds and some can reach up to fifty pounds. It has a rough brown skin and a juicy, crisp, white flesh. Jicama has a texture similar to an uncooked potato, yet crunchier and juicy. The taste is somewhat sweet, with a texture and taste similar to a water chestnut.
Seasons/Availability
Jicama is available year-round with a peak season in the fall.
Current Facts
Jicama, pronounced HIK-ka-ma, is botanically classified as Pachyrhizus erosus. It is also known by various other names such as Sweet Turnip in Singapore, and as a Mexican potato or Mexican turnip because of its shape, appearance and country of origin.
Applications
The outer skin of the Jicama is too thick to peel; its rough brown exterior should be cut away with a sharp knife. Often diced or julienned, Jicama is added to salads or side dishes for additional texture and flavor. Jicama can be eaten both raw and cooked. Sliced thinly, a large disc of Jicama can be used as a ātortillaā for tacos or as rolls for hors dāoeuvres. A popular way to heat it in Mexico is sliced, chilled and sprinkled with chili powder, salt and lime juice. The color and crispness of this root vegetable doesnāt diminish over time, and refrigerated, it will keep for long periods of time as well. Jicama is high in protein and low in fat, so it can often be found as an ingredient in Paleo and Raw diets.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Mexico, Jicama is recognized as one of the four elements used in the Day of the Dead celebration on November 1st. The other festival āelementsā are sugar cane, tangerines and peanuts. During the festival, āJicama dollsā are made from strips of paper. In Spain, "Jicama" refers to any type of root vegetable.
Geography/History
Jicama is native to Mexico and South America. It has been called a yambean, though it is not related to the yam. The tuberous legume has been eaten throughout Central America for centuries. The Greek meaning for its scientific name, Pachyrhizus erosus, means thick root. Jicama doesnāt grow well in areas with frost, so you will find it thriving in more tropical and warm areas. In the United States, Jicama is grown in Florida, Hawaii and in Puerto Rico.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bankers Hill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| B Bar - Vista | Vista CA | 619-419-8019 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego CA | 619-255-0216 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Marcos CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Feast on This Culinary & Event Production | San Diego CA | 858-597-0740 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Four Points Sheraton-SeaWorld | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 858-754-9173 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Juicology | San Diego CA | 858-248-3709 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| St. Paul's Villa | San Diego CA | 619-232-2996 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Veg Appeal | San Diego CA | 619-940-7648 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 8776742244 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 6192970235 |
| Chef Jenn | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-9054 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-230-5976 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-732-1415 |
| FaVe Tacos | San Diego CA | 858-888-2361 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Royale | San Diego CA | 512-230-9524 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Parakeet cafƩ | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Not Not Tacos | San Diego CA | 619-696-7675 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-753-5445 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
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Ortegas
Ortegas Market
Near Petaluma, California, United States946 Caulfield Lane C Petaluma CA 94952 707-766-8093 About a day ago, 7/23/19 
El Chico
El Chico Produce Market 4
Near San Francisco, California, United States2965 24th Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-643-4550 About 9 days ago, 7/14/19 
Hiep-Thanh Market
Hiep-Thanh Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States724 Larkin Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-474-1377 About 11 days ago, 7/12/19 
Tula Market
Tula Market
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24418 Rockfield Blvd Lake Forest CA 92630 949-581-5150 About 23 days ago, 6/30/19 
Baja Ranch Market
Baja Ranch Market
Near Altadena, California, United States2515 N Fair Oaks Drive Altadena CA 91001 626-204-0171 About 25 days ago, 6/28/19 
Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Northgate Market - 4th Street
Near Santa Ana, California, United States409 E. 4th Street Santa Ana CA 92701 714-647-9310 About 32 days ago, 6/21/19 
Albertsons
Albertsonās - Harbor Blvd
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2300-c Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 949-515-7227 About 32 days ago, 6/21/19 
Central market of Athens - Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 70 days ago, 5/14/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama yams š¤ 
Central market of Athens - Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 91 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Mexico š²š½ 
tanjong pagar
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 110 days ago, 4/04/19 
Giant Super
Near Aft Blk 182, SingaporeAbout 112 days ago, 4/02/19 
Vons
Vons- La Costa
Near San Marcos, California, United States3439 Via Montebello Carlsbad CA 92009 760-633-0114 About 120 days ago, 3/25/19 
Food Land Supermarket
Near National City, California, United StatesAbout 137 days ago, 3/08/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at Food Land Supermarket. 
North Park Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 168 days ago, 2/05/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at North Park Produce. 
Redland Market Square Farmers Market
Redland Market Village
Near Princeton, Florida, United States24420 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead 33032 1-305-257-4335 About 184 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at Redland Market Square Farmers Market. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 269 days ago, 10/27/18 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Juicey and crunchy. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 325 days ago, 9/01/18 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Nice smaller peices. Near Kitchener, Ontario, Canada About 477 days ago, 4/02/18 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 477 days ago, 4/02/18 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. Loblaws Ontario, Canada About 491 days ago, 3/19/18 Wegmans Near Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States About 550 days ago, 1/19/18 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at Wegmans. 
FruterĆa El ParaĆso
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoAbout 562 days ago, 1/07/18 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at FruterĆa El ParaĆso. Schnuck's Near Scott City, Missouri, United States About 729 days ago, 7/24/17 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at Schnuck's. |
