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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
Yellow Straightneck squash has thin glossy skin which can vary from a light butter yellow to a bright lemon yellow. Yellow Straightneck squash closely resembles the yellow crookneck squash with a tapering cylinder shape, but unlike the crookneck does not have a curved neck. The skin may be pebbled with bumps or smooth, encasing a paler yellow or white flesh. For best flavor and texture the squash should be harvested when five to six inches in length or less. It offers a classic summer squash flavor; mild with nuances of black pepper and nuts and a slightly buttery flavor when cooked.
Seasons/Availability
Yellow Straightneck squash is available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.
Current Facts
Yellow Straightneck squash is a summer variety of squash and botanically a part of Cucurbita Pepo. Also known as early prolific Straightneck or simply yellow summer squash it is predominately grown and utilized in North America. Similar to the yellow crookneck, it can be harvested when immature at its baby squash stage or left to mature on the vine to a full sized summer squash. Compared to the crookneck squash, the Yellow Straightneck and the green zucchini are more successful in the commercial marketplace as a result of their ease to pack and ship without risk of neck breakage.
Nutritional Value
Yellow Straightneck squash contains carotenoids which gives the squash its signature yellow hue and acts as antioxidants in the human body. Additionally, they contain lutein, which has been shown to aid in healthy eyes and can help prevent buildup of plaque in arteries. The Yellow Crookneck squash is also a source of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, folate, fiber and bio-available copper.
Applications
The Yellow Straightneck is a classic summer squash and can be used both raw and cooked in recipes that call for zucchini or summer squash. When sliced thin it can be layered into lasagna, enchiladas and ratatouille or utilized raw in salads and carpaccio. Grate and add to coleslaw, quick breads and pancakes. Sliced into rounds or lengthwise it can be steamed, grilled, roasted, sautéed or breaded and deep fried. Larger squashes are perfect for halving, hollowing slightly and stuffing with meats, cheeses and starches. Cooked squash can also be pureed to make sauces and soups. Its flavor pairs well with summer vegetables such as tomato, eggplant, corn, shelling beans, peppers, toasted nuts, fresh herbs such as oregano, parsley and basil, roasted chicken, shellfish and cheeses such as ricotta, parmesan and feta. To store, keep Yellow Straightneck squash refrigerated and use within five to seven days.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In the United States the Yellow Straightneck squash was selected as a 1938 All American Selections winner. A non-profit organization, All American Selections, has reviewed seed grown vegetables and flowers since 1932 in an effort to introduce new and easy to grow, high quality items to the commercial marketplace.
Geography/History
Yellow Straightneck squash is believed to have come about as an offspring of the yellow crookneck squash. Studies on squash DNA done by Vegetable Crop Research Scientist Dr. Harry Paris indicate that the Straightneck squash was a result of an out-crossing of a cultivator of the crookneck group with a cultivator of the acorn group. The Yellow Straightneck was first introduced in 1938 by Ferry Morse, the oldest seed company in the United States. Prior to the development of the zucchini the Yellow straightneck and crookneck were the two most popular types of summer squash grown in North America. Like many summer squashes the Yellow Straightneck is easy to grow and will be a prolific fruiter provided it is given ample sun exposure and grown in well-drained soil.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| The Honeybee Baking | San Diego CA | 619-727-7637 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Beachside Bar and Grill | Encinitas CA | 949-235-5863 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| St. Paul's Villa | San Diego CA | 619-232-2996 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker | San Diego CA | 541-272-9098 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Come On In Cafe High Bluff | San Diego CA | 858-350-5538 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
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| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Pop Pie Co. | San Diego CA | 619-900-4743 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Midway | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Creme de la Crepe | San Diego CA | 310-483-2346 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| San Diego High School | San Diego CA | 619-250-7738 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Sirens Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Bao Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Norte Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-0903 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| The French Oven Bakery and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-857-0040 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Come On In Torrey Pine | La Jolla CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-931-1362 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego CA | 619-255-0216 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Pinns Plate- BLOGGER | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
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First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op
Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 433 days ago, 4/10/18 Sharer's comments : Yellow Straightneck Squash spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
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Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 533 days ago, 12/31/17 Sharer's comments : Yellow Straightneck Squash spotted at Whole Foods Market. Throw some Organic Straight Neck Yellow Squash next to roasted eggplant on a sandwich or into your lasagna ;) |
