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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
Tarragon is a tender leafy, aromatic herb. Thin, multi-branched stems grow from a central root which grows horizontally, growing young stem shoots to propagate the plant. Tarragon leaves are long and thin, smooth and glossy green in color. Multiple leaves grow up the stems in pairs. Tarragon can reach up to four feet in height. The leaves and stem are both edible and give off an anise or licorice aroma and taste. French or German varieties are typically sweeter and stronger in flavor than the Russian variety.
Seasons/Availability
Tarragon is available year-round.
Current Facts
Tarragon is an herb botanically classified as Artemisia dracunculus, and is a member of the sunflower family. The herb is also known as Estragon and Dragon herb. The leafy Tarragon is considered one of France’s “fine herbs,” alongside chives, chervil, parsley, and thyme. Records of the use and cultivation of Tarragon date back to 500 B.C. Two varieties make up what is commonly known as Tarragon: French, or “true Tarragon” the preferred culinary herb, and Russian, which is more hardy, but not as flavorful. There is another species that is known as “false tarragon” or Mexican tarragon, which may or may not be related.
Nutritional Value
Tarragon contains potassium and beta-carotene, both nutrients beneficial for eye health. Tarragon has been used as a liver tonic for centuries because it helps aid in the production of bile, which also makes it beneficial for digestion. Tarragon contains antioxidants that benefit overall health. The compound eugenol found in Tarragon has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Applications
Tarragon can be used both fresh and dried, though the flavor is stronger in fresh leaves. It has a powerful flavor and can overpower other herbs; it is best used sparingly. Tarragon pairs well with egg dishes, poultry, and sauces like béarnaise. Add Tarragon to marinades or chimichurri for game meats, pair the herb with mushrooms, seafood and vegetables like artichokes and potatoes. Tarragon can be used to flavor vinegars and can be used to flavor soft drinks or steeped in hot liquids to draw out the anise flavor. Use fresh Tarragon within a few days, store refrigerated in a plastic bag.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Ancient Greeks chewed Tarragon to numb the mouth. It is the compound eugenol present in the oils extracted from Tarragon that gives it this property. For the Romans and Greeks, Tarragon was used more for its pain killing abilities than for its culinary appeal. Native Americans in North America used bundles of tarragon as brooms, and also used the herb medicinally to treat inflammation.
Geography/History
Tarragon is native to the majority of the Northern Hemisphere, including most of Europe, Asia, India, western North America and parts of Mexico. However, the herb is likely indigenous to Russia and southwestern Asia. Tarragon was mentioned in the 13th century by Arabic Botanist Ibn al-Baytar who studied in Spain and traveled to North Africa and Syria collecting and writing about plants. He wrote about Tarragon as a seasoning for vegetables and as a sleep-aid. It wasn’t until the 16th century that Tarragon became a staple in European kitchens. Russian Tarragon was discovered by German botanist, Frederick Traugott Pursch, and is classified botanically as Artemisia dracunculoides Pursch. Pursch came to the United States and went on to befriend famous botanists like John Bartram, and Benjamin Smith Barton, among others. His primary interest was new flora of North America, and he spent several years wandering various regions in the country on “walk-abouts” with just his dog and a shotgun. His book Flora Americae Septrionalis was published in 1813, among some of the entries were specimens collected on the expedition of Lewis & Clark.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Witts Pickles | San Diego CA | 818-635-7587 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Hamiltons Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-610-9038 |
| The Patio On 101 | Encinitas CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Secret Table | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-4054 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Art Institute of California - San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-598-1200 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Primavera Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-435-0454 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Tiger Tiger Charcuterie | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Testing 4 | San Diego CA | 619-234-5670 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Town & Country Banquet Beverage | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 858-754-9173 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| The Healing Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-807-9911 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Lola 55 Catering | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Victoria Mahdion | San Diego CA | 619-987-3304 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| The Honeybee Baking | San Diego CA | 619-727-7637 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| TBR & Mason Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-609-9245 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia) | Leucadia Ca | 415-305-0399 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad - 7 Mile | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Catering Supplies Resellers | Chula Vista CA | 619-202-5535 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Crab Hut | San Diego CA | 858-860-5225 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Ad Libitum | San Diego CA | 909-938-9580 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Leap Coffee at The Shoppes at Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-9538 |
| Zeetogroup | San Diego CA | 619-955-8558 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Hive Bar & Grill | Wildomar CA | 951-678-0722 |
| Harvest by The Patio | San Diego CA | 619-550-1262 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| InterContinental Vistal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Rustic Root (5th & J) | San Diego | 619-232-1747 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 ex |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| The Swell Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Sur La Table-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-228-1116 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Food company | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-222-7207 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Ballast Point Brewing - Temecula | Temecula CA | 619-295-3173 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Leap Coffee | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-6167 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Haggo's 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-753-6000 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Monteferante Foods | San Diego CA | 310-740-0194 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| California's Best Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 858-352-0222 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Mira Mesa) | San Diego CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Coffee and Tea Collective-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-564-8086 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
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Fat Cat Organics, Cullman AL
Near Cullman, Alabama, United States About 88 days ago, 8/17/18 18 Anhalt Road Near Kirtlington, United Kingdom About 384 days ago, 10/26/17 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 392 days ago, 10/17/17 Spotter's comments : Tarragon spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Ruth Jaime
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesJ.F. Organics 909-395-7258 About 580 days ago, 4/12/17 Spotter's comments : Tarragon spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. |
