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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
There are many different varieties of Cucumbers that can be divided into two different groups: pickling and slicing. Pickling cucumbers are smaller, can be oblong and short to long and cylindrical, and have thin, green skin which is ideal for pickling. Slicing cucumbers are large and cylindrical, averaging 15-20 centimeters in length, and have thick skin. The skin can be smooth or ribbed with small bumps and nodes depending on the variety. Slicing cucumbers are most commonly seen in the local market's produce section and can range in color from dark green, to yellow or white. The inner flesh is light green with pale, edible seeds and has a crisp, aqueous texture and mild floral and grassy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Cucumbers are available year-round.
Current Facts
Cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are technically a fruit and belong to the same family as zucchini, pumpkin, watermelon, and summer squash. Cucumbers are well-known around the world, and approximately 84 billion pounds are produced each year. The phrase "cool as a cucumber" is prevalent in American slang and is a direct reference to the soothing and cooling effects that Cucumbers have on body temperature when consumed.
Nutritional Value
Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue.
Applications
Cucumbers are commonly consumed raw. Slice cucumbers and add to salads or a crudité plate. Marinate Cucumbers in oil, vinegar, and spices and serve with sugar snap peas and mint leaves. Shred Cucumber into a cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible and then mix with yogurt and dill for a tatziki sauce. It can also be sliced lengthwise, diced, and added to quinoa or bulgur wheat salad. Cucumbers pair well with mint, dill, tuna fish, chicken salad, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. Cucumbers will keep for a few days when stored in the refrigerator. If only a portion of the Cucumber is used, wrap the remaining piece tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator to prevent dehydration.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In France, Cucumbers were not only used for food but also for its anti-aging properties. King Louis XIV used Cucumbers to hydrate and nourish his skin. He valued them so much that he invented greenhouses to ensure he had a Cucumber supply all year long.
Geography/History
Cucumbers are believed to have originated in India over 10,000 years ago, where a wide range of Cucumbers and melons are still grown today. Cucumbers then spread to Europe and made their way to the US with the European colonists in the 1500s. Today, Cucumbers are grown all over the world and can be found in farmer markets, grocers, and specialty stores in the United States, Iran, Turkey, Russia, China, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, and Egypt.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Petco Park (Banquets )- Delaware North | San Diego CA | 619-795-5917 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-806-2076 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Wolfies Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
| Bang Bang 2021 | San Diego CA | 352-988-3742 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Duck Foot Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-433-7916 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Juice Hut | San Diego CA | 732-600-9206 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Narumi Sushi (Lemon Grove) | Lemon Grove CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Head Lettuce | La Jolla CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Biersal Food Truck | San Diego CA | 619-841-1692 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| MRKT Space | Encinitas CA | 760-331-8705 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Common Grounds | San Diego CA | 714-317-7072 |
| Pure Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-5377 |
| Nishiki Ramen (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 619-764-5416 |
| Claytons Galley | San Diego CA | 619-324-4013 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-204-3666 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Bantams Roost Public House | Carlsbad CA | 858-245-7166 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Zizikis | San Diego CA | 972-567-2396 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center-Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Sourdough & Co. San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 858-218-4844 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| The Rambler Motel | Chula Vista CA | 858-273-8440 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Gyrogrill | San Diego CA | 857-719-2109 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Maple Blue | San Diego CA | 860-733-5126 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Cucina Sorella (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Vivant Management | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Las Tres Catrinas Restaurant Bar LLC | Chula Vista CA | 619-240-9133 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| J & Tonys (Bar) | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Aussie Yacht Services | San Diego CA | 858-740-1987 |
| Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Front Desk | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Volcano Rabbit Bar | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-278-8279 |
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