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Calamondin Limes
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Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Sugar Snap peas are bright green with thick walls that encase a row of petite green peas. The pea pod itself is crisp, juicy and fresh tasting and the peas, tender with a sweet pea flavor. The entirety of the pod, both the shell and peas are edible. In addition the vine, leaves and flowers or pea tendrils the Sugar Snap pea grows on is edible as well.
Seasons/Availability
Sugar Snap peas are available year-round, with a peak season in the spring.
Current Facts
Sugar Snap peas, botanically classified as Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon, and are a hybrid variety garden pea. There are several varieties of Sugar Snap peas, of which many are stringless, meaning they lack the string that runs along the side that must be removed prior to consumption.
Nutritional Value
Sugar Snap peas provide a good source of vitamins A, C, potassium, iron, riboflavin and thiamine.
Applications
Sugar Snap peas are a versatile pea and can be enjoyed both raw and cooked. Serve whole on crudites trays or as an appetizer paired with cream based dips and cheese. Snap in half and add to an array of salads. Stringless Sugar Snap peas can be utilized whole and added to stir-fries, soups and sautés or even braised alongside beef or duck.
Geography/History
The Sugar Snap pea is a cross between a thick shelled English pea and a snow pea developed in the late 1960’s by Dr. Carl Lamborn and Dr. M. C. Parker of the Gallatin Valley Seed Company in Boise, Idaho. Bred to be an exceptionally sweet pea with a less fibrous and edible shell it first became commercially available in 1979. The Sugar Snap pea grows on tall climbing vines and will benefit from being trellised. Generally, they are ready to harvest within 60 days of germination.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Verduleria de Tijuana S. de R.L de C.V | Tijuana | 664-103-6262 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Bitter Brothers Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-961-9960 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Diego CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Romesco | Bonita CA | 619-475-8623 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Primavera Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-435-0454 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Jennifer Jones | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Wholesome Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-634-9573 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Food company | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-222-7207 |
| Circa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-269-9152 |
| Kaiserhof | San Diego CA | 619-224-0606 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Word of Mouth Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-705-3752 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Fishmonger's Market | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Wokou Noodles & Pours | San Diego CA | 858-779-2620 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Deli | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Urge American Gastropub - RB | San Diego CA | 858-673-8743 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| Farmers Fix | San Diego CA | 619-792-5169 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Nishiki Ramen - Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Anthem North Park | San Diego CA | 619-268-4367 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Maestoso | San Diego CA | 209-445-5600 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Cork and Platter | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Seasons 52 (La Jolla) | San Diego CA | 858-450-1252 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| OH Juice Inc. | carlsbad CA | 619-908-1150 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Omnivore Eating Experiences | San Diego CA | 619-890-0809 |
| Off the Strip | San Diego CA | 619-685-1111 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Ganosh Gourmet | Coronado CA | 619-823-4701 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap Bar (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
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PCC Community Markets - Fremont
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St, Seattle 98103 206-632-6811 About 98 days ago, 5/13/18 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at PCC Community Markets - Fremont. Sweet, crunchy and stringless - Awesome in raw salads, party platters, and stir frys ;) 
Little Italy Farmers Market
Vang Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States, Fresno 559-776-4243 About 107 days ago, 5/05/18 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Little Italy Farmers Market. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Thao's Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States4495 S. Hughes Ave. Fresno 93706 559-261-5205 About 128 days ago, 4/14/18 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Sweet! 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States17605210643 About 128 days ago, 4/14/18 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Leucadia Farmers Market
Cyclops Farms
Near Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States1448 Avocado Rd, Oceanside, CA 760-505-2983 About 169 days ago, 3/04/18 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Leucadia Farmers Market . 
North Park Thursday Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States17603306812 About 192 days ago, 2/08/18 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at North Park Thursday Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 204 days ago, 1/28/18 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Eat raw in salads or quickly pan fried. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 218 days ago, 1/14/18 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Sweet and crunchy. 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States17605210643 About 247 days ago, 12/16/17 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Kong Thao Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United States15593674165 About 478 days ago, 4/29/17 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 488 days ago, 4/19/17 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 488 days ago, 4/19/17 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Mid season from Tutti Frutti Farms. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 488 days ago, 4/19/17 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Mid season from Tutti Frutti Farms. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesTutti Frutti Farm 18052186122 About 509 days ago, 3/29/17 Spotter's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. First of the season. |
