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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
Napa cabbage is a densely packed, large and elongated head, averaging 25-50 centimeters in length and 15-20 centimeters in width, with an oval to oblong shape. The bright white stems are thick, lightly grooved, and smooth, tightly clustered at the base forming basal rosettes. Attached to the fibrous stems are crinkled, delicate, and curved leaves that range in color from pale green to yellow and are covered in white veins that extend across the surface. Napa cabbage is crisp and aqueous with a subtly sweet, mild flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Napa cabbage is available year-round.
Current Facts
Napa cabbage, botanically classified as Brassica rapa var. pekinensis, is a variety of Chinese cabbage that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Native to China, Napa cabbage is most popularly used in Asian cuisine and is also known by many different names, including Da bai cai in Mandarin, Sui choy in Cantonese, Hakusai in Japanese, Pechay Baguio in Filipino, and Wombok in English. There are many varieties of Napa cabbage, including heritage and hybrid cultivars, and the cabbage’s presence has expanded globally, used in cooking around the world. Napa cabbage is also a popular yin, or cold food in traditional Chinese medicine, which practices the belief of eating a balanced diet of “hot and cold” foods to create harmony within the body.
Nutritional Value
Napa cabbage is an excellent source of calcium, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, which can help boost immunity within the body and help repair cell damage. It also contains magnesium, vitamin B, fiber, and folic acid.
Applications
Napa cabbage is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as braising, stewing, grilling, stir-frying, and boiling. Traditionally used in Asian cuisine, Napa cabbage can be shredded into slaws or green salads, or it can be stuffed into dumplings, fresh spring rolls, and steamed buns. The leaves can also be simmered in hot pot or other soups, cooked into curries, or lightly stir-fried with other vegetables and mixed into noodle and rice dishes. In addition to cooked preparations, Napa cabbage is popularly fermented and used to make kimchi. Outside of Asian cuisine, Napa cabbage is also being used in sandwiches, as a lettuce wrap, in salads, or as a creamed side dish. Napa cabbage pairs well with potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, celery, parsnips, meats such as white fish, pork, poultry, and duck, grapefruit, oranges, and pistachios. The leaves will keep 1-2 weeks when wrapped in plastic and stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Beijing, China, Napa cabbage was once one of the most important sources of nutrients during long winter seasons. The cabbages would be transported from neighboring farms and placed into large piles in the market where locals would gather and purchase a supply for the winter. In 1989, more cabbage was produced than there was demand. In an effort to sell the excess cabbages, the Chinese government began marketing the purchase of Napa cabbage as an act of patriotism and strongly encouraged the public to store as much as eighty pounds of cabbage in their houses for the winter. With the influx of cabbage and with government pressure to purchase, Napa cabbage was commonly incorporated into dumplings, mixed with bean curd, simmered into soups, served over rice, or coated in a sour sauce. As China's economy began to shift with more produce options became available in stores and markets, many households in northern China, especially in Beijing, began to turn to other vegetables as a source of nutrients and have grown tired of the overused variety.
Geography/History
Napa cabbage is native to China and was first documented in the Yangtze River Delta during the 14th century. As cabbage cultivation increased, the variety was introduced to neighboring countries such as Korea and Japan in the 1850s and later to the Americas in the late 1880s via Chinese immigrants. Today Napa cabbage is widely found through farmers markets, specialty grocers, and well-stocked supermarkets in Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and North, Central, and South America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Bao Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
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| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Bar Bodega | San Diego CA | 619-544-0500 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Catering Solutions | Chula Vista CA | 619-957-1162 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Snooze - Del Mar | San Diego CA | 888-703-5300 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Patio Marketplace Spectrum | Irvine CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| UCSD La Jolla (Ornish Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Legoland Castle | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Cass Street Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-414-2625 |
| Saffron Thai La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-263-4224 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 858-260-5400 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Curbside Eatery & Drinkery | La Mesa CA | 619-995-2279 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-973-9345 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Tender Greens-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-226-6254 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Heart and Trotter | San Diego CA | 619-564-8976 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Royal Rooster | San Diego CA | 949-510-1379 |
| Striders | San Diego CA | 619-363-7166 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
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Buford Highway Farmers Market
Buford HWY Farmers Market
Near Doraville, Georgia, United States5600 Buford HWY NE Doraville GA 30340 770-455-0770 About 53 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Napa cabbage at Buford Farmers Market 
pasar anyar bogor
Near Bogor, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 87 days ago, 7/21/19 Sharer's comments : we say sawi putih at indonesia, so easy to get at pasar anyar bogor, west java 
Woori Food Market
Woori Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States1528 Filmore Street San Francisco CA 94115 415-673-9887 About 95 days ago, 7/13/19 
Wholesome Choice Market
Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-551-4111 About 117 days ago, 6/21/19 
Seiwa Market
Seiwa Market
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States3151 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-852-6980 About 117 days ago, 6/21/19 Sharer's comments : Lorenzo the produce manage has some great quality here. 
Poway Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Poway, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 305 days ago, 12/15/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 305 days ago, 12/15/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 311 days ago, 12/09/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 333 days ago, 11/17/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 570 days ago, 3/25/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Great for salads or as a crisp fresh accompaniment to spicy meat dishes. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 605 days ago, 2/18/18 Sharer's comments : Napa Cabbage spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. |
