Sweet Artisan Green Gem Lettuce
Estimated Inventory, 24 ct : 128.58
This item was last sold on : 04/09/26
Description/Taste
Green Gem lettuce is small to medium in size, averaging 13-20 centimeters in diameter, and is a compact, elongated head in a vase-like shape with densely packed leaves. The wavy leaves have serrated edges and are smooth, fleshy, and thick with a vibrant green coloring that transitions into a pale green-white on the thick midrib. The outer leaves are crisp with a melting quality and closer to the core, the leaves are ribbed, succulent, and crunchy. Green Gem lettuce is buttery and crisp with a subtly sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Green Gem lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green Gem lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is an annual variety that is a member of the Asteraceae or sunflower family. Also known as Sweet Gem lettuce and Winter Density, Green Gem lettuce was developed from a cross between romaine lettuce and a butterhead type lettuce. Green Gem lettuce is favored by chefs for its crunchy texture and ability to withstand heat in cooking. It is also a favorite lettuce of home gardeners as it can grow in small spaces and containers and can survive periods of warm summer weather where other varieties would bolt and wither.
Nutritional Value
Green Gem lettuce contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
Applications
Green Gem lettuce is best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as pan-frying or braising. When used fresh, the leaves can be torn and served as a salad, layered as a bed for meats and fish, or filled with a dip made up of fish, sauces, or chicken. The texture and subtle flavors of Green Gem lettuce are a perfect canvas for savory and bold companion ingredients and bright, fruity flavors. Green Gem lettuce also readily soaks up flavors, cuts fat, and holds sauces, vinaigrettes, and juices in the grooves of the leaves, similar to an edible sponge. When cooked, Green Gem lettuce can be sliced in half and lightly grilled and served with a citrus vinaigrette. Green Gem lettuce pairs well with citrus, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, artichokes, chiles, fried or soft boiled eggs, fresh or aged goat and sheep's milk cheese, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cream-based dressings such as yogurt or buttermilk, dried fruits, apples, oranges, pears, melon, grapefruit, roasted chicken, bacon, shellfish, anchovies, smoked trout, herbs such as basil, cilantro, and dill and nuts such as pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pignolias. The leaves will keep for a little over one week when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as Sucrine, which means sugar in French, Green Gem lettuce is an extremely popular variety in Europe, favored for its silky but crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Commonly used in the United Kingdom, Green Gem lettuce is lightly braised or grilled and served as a garnish for salmon tartare and carpaccio, which is a raw appetizer that consists of thinly sliced meat such as steak or fish.
Geography/History
The original Green Gem lettuce, also known as Buttercos Sucrine, is an heirloom lettuce originally cultivated in France. Today Green Gem lettuce can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers and is primarily grown throughout Western Europe and along the coast of California in the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Salty Horse | Costa Mesa CA | 702-366-5947 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Cherry Fish | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Boujiemana (La Maison) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Nordstrom Fashion Valley (#360) | San Diego CA | 619-295-4441 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Coral Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-449-6679 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Mesa Agricola | Escondido CA | 707-758-6650 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Convention Center West | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| Shorebird San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-819-5055 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Wetstone Winebar Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 619-985-9645 |
| Daffodil Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-461-7788 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Relic Bageri LLC | San Diego CA | 619-335-6328 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Sonny's Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-432-1838 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Rustic Root Solana | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Little Italy Hotel San Diego Downtown | San Diego CA | 6192396800 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Solea) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Mia's | Solana Beach CA | 909-521-8239 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-880-8719 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Far Corner | San Diego CA | 619-549-0838 |
| Chick & Hawk | Encinitas CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 442-222-9505 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
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