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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
The Zucchini squash has a uniformly cylindrical shape with little to no taper from its stem to blossom end. It can be harvested when it is at its baby stage or when more mature at up to six to eight inches long. Many growers and chefs note that Zucchini will be at its peak flavor and texture when five to six inches in length. The exterior glossy skin of the Zucchini is vibrant to dark green in color and delicate enough to consume. Summer squash such as Zucchini are harvested when immature for best flavor, as a result their skin is delicate and prone to easily bruising and scratching. Its flesh is creamy white in color with a spongy yet firm texture and faint traces of edible seeds. It offers a sweet summer squash flavor with nuances of black peppercorn and nutty undertones. In addition to the fruit of the Zucchini plant the flower blossoms of Zucchini are also edible and offer a mild, squash like flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Originally grown as a summer vegetable, Zucchini squash is suitable to forced cultivation in temperate climates and is available for harvest year-round.
Current Facts
Zucchini is a classic summer squash and botanically a member of Cucurbita pepo. Today it is easily the most popularly grown and consumed of all summer squashes. There are numerous Zucchini varieties on the market today with independent names and characteristics. Zucchini can also be harvested at varying stages of maturity, when petite and at its baby stage of growth or when slightly more mature and medium sized. Fully mature Zucchini that are large with hardened skin have not developed much of a place in the commercial marketplace as their flavor and texture at this stage are not preferable for culinary applications. In the culinary context, Zucchini is treated as a vegetable. Botanically, however, the Zucchini is identified as the swollen fruit that stems from the female Zucchini flower.
Nutritional Value
Zucchini squash are a low caloric food and are nearly 94% water. Additionally they offer some vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
Applications
Zucchini squash are mild in flavor, extremely versatile and can be prepared in sweet or savory recipes. Grate Zucchini and add squash to muffin or bread batter, or use to make vegetable pancakes and fritters. Thinly sliced Zucchini works well in salads or as part of a fresh (raw) appetizer such as vegetarian carpaccio. When sliced thinly lengthwise Zucchini squash can be an excellent substitute for conventional noodles in pasta preparations. Sliced Zucchini squash can be grilled, steamed, sautéed or battered and fried. Larger more mature squashes are perfectly sized for hollowing and baking when stuffed with meats, cheeses and grains. The Zucchini blossoms additionally can be stuffed with soft cheeses and herbs then battered and fried. The flavor and texture of Zucchini will complement a variety of ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, corn, eggplant, fresh herbs such as parsley, basil and oregano, olive oil, pine nuts, eggs, citrus juice, sausage, roasted chicken and cheeses such as ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan. Zucchini squash will keep best when kept dry and refrigerated, for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Zucchini squash may owe its parentage to Italy but its commercial success was one achieved in the United States, specifically Southern California’s Los Angeles where it was featured on the menu of the famous 1920’s restaurant Café Marcell and also made several appearances in food features of the Los Angeles Times.
Geography/History
While many summer squashes can trace their origins back to the early Americas Zucchini squash is believed to be native to Milan, Italy. Renowned squash historian Harry S. Paris notes the squash is a Milanese variety listed in an Italian seed pamphlet from 1901 for a squash named zucca quarantine vera nana. Zucchini would make its way to the United States via Italian immigrants around the time of World War I. Mention of the Zucchini can be found in American seed catalogs such as Los Angeles Germain Seed and Plant Co. where it was first listed as ”Italian squash” in 1918 then renamed in 1919 as Zucchini. The Zucchini caught on so quickly as a favorite squash of American growers and chefs that by 1920 the same catalog devoted a whole page to the now sought after Zucchini squash. Like many summer squash types when grown in mild to warm climates with ample sun exposure the Zucchini will be a highly prolific fruiter. So prolific in fact that August 8th is known as national sneak some zucchini onto your neighbor’s porch day, a nod to the overabundance of Zucchini many growers experience in the summer months.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Fish Market Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-2277 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Narumi Sushi | La Mesa CA | 619-461-1151 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Sabuku Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-281-9700 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Parakeet Cafe La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Norte Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-0903 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Landinis Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 619-238-3502 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
| Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Grater Greens | San Diego CA | 619-539-7598 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| WOM San Diego Foodservice | Oceanside CA | 619-203-7401 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-9925 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Casino Inn Bar & Grill | Alpine CA | 619-445-9581 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Fidel's Little Mexico Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-755-5292 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
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| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-948-9983 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
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Medellin Colombia
Supermercado Mercandu
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaVia santa Elena Calle 10A N36A Este-163 Km12 Medellin Antioquia 574-538-2142 About 91 days ago, 4/03/20 Sharer's comments : Very big zucchini!! 
Πεφανης Α.Ε.
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 155 days ago, 1/30/20 Sharer's comments : Courgette green 😋 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 169 days ago, 1/16/20 Sharer's comments : Courgette light green 🧚🏻 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 373 days ago, 6/26/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Summer Squashes from Beylik Family Farms 
Specialty Produce
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 387 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : Summer Squash going strong 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 415 days ago, 5/15/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
John Her
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-313-6676 About 422 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Her Produce 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 429 days ago, 5/01/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farm 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 435 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Courgette 💚 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 487 days ago, 3/04/19 Sharer's comments : Green Zucchini Squash spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Valdivia Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-760-310-0334 About 499 days ago, 2/20/19 Sharer's comments : Valdivia Farms 
Hayward Farmers Market
Disher Farms
Wisconsin, United StatesLocally Grown Cherry Tomatoes, Hayward 54843 715-699-6201 About 690 days ago, 8/13/18 Sharer's comments : Italian Squash Zucchini spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. One could feed The Whole family. |
