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09/10/2026

Also known as Zuchetta rampicante, Climbing zucchini, Trombolino d’Albenga, and Serpentine squash, Tromboncino squash is one of the few winter squashes that can also be harvested as summer squash. It can be consumed fresh when young and has a sweet and mild flavor, or it can be left to mature on the vine and consumed when it turns golden, tasting similar to the flavor of butternut squash. Learn more on the Specialty Produce App.
 

09/04/2026

Fresh Gochugaru peppers, also known as Korean chile peppers, these fresh peppers are used to make the Gochugaru powder and flakes that bring fruity, slightly sweet heat to Korean cuisine. 

It is worth noting that Gochugaru powder is distinct from gochujang, a paste made from the powder with salt, glutinous rice, and other fermented powders.

Try these fresh Korean chile peppers at our San Diego warehouse while they’re in season! 

08/28/2026

Squashini® is grown by Girl & Dug Farm, a business based in San Marcos, California and is derived from a type of Korean squash. Learn more about the history of Squashini® and how Brian and Agnes Choi started out growing flowers in Los Angeles.
Try it now at our San Diego Warehouse!
 
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08/26/2026

Keitt Mangoes have a flat seed in the center of the fruit and are low in fiber. They lack long strings that typically travel through the flesh of other mango varieties. Look for them in your local Farmers Markets. Try it now in our San Diego Warehouse.

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08/21/2026

Sugar Dragon Fruit is one of the earliest and latest blooming varieties, and the plants are self-fertile, which means they do not require another plant for pollination.
 
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08/19/2026

Notta Hotta peppers were released alongside another mild habanero-type known as Mild Thing. Both varieties were developed by Dr. Jim Myers at Oregon State University and were chosen for release to meet culinary demand for the fruity, floral, and tropical flavors of habanero peppers without the overpowering heat. 

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08/14/2026

Lodi squashes embody the same prized qualities of Koginut, including rich flavor and smooth texture, but they are smaller, allowing chefs and home cooks to use them in individual servings.
Today, Lodi squashes are sold through select vendors at farmers’ markets and distributors in the United States. 
Come try them at our San Diego Warehouse.
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08/12/2026

Not all species of Elderberries are edible, so it is also worth mentioning that foraging for Elderberries should be done by a seasoned expert to ensure the species being collected is non-poisonous.

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08/05/2026

Gelado™ avocados are a certified biodynamic and organic variety known for their rich flavor, grown at Apricot Lane Farms in Southern California.
They’re a summer favorite and are a seasonally anticipated variety. Apricot Lane Farms also grows other cultivars, including Gem, Reed, Gwen, Sir Prize, Puebla, and Fuerte. The avocados are handpicked, sorted, and packed on the farm, then sold to consumers during peak season for the best flavor.

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Available now at our San Diego Warehouse.

07/31/2026

It is worth noting that when harvesting Fig leaves from trees, they can exude a white sap that can cause skin irritation. Contact with the sap, also called latex, should be avoided, and gloves can be worn when harvesting the leaves. Cooking the leaves also dissipates the sap from the greens.
 
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