Dandelion Greens

Commodity Overview

These greens have a tangy, somewhat bitter taste and are similar to curly endive in both flavor and texture. The greens of the common dandelion, they are light to dark green with toothed edges. They're more tender and have a milder flavor when younger.

PLUs

4615 dandelion

Characteristics

Commodity: Greens
Category: Cooking Vegetables
Appearance: Light green to dark green toothed leaves with a slender stem
Flesh: Younger, smaller leaves are more tender
Flavor: Tangy and somewhat bitter
Color: Light to dark green
Shape: Saw-tooth edged leaves
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Availability: Year-round

Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

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JAB Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Chicago, 60608 Illinois

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root

National Produce Consultants LLC

Overview (20) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Management & Consulting, Other, Foodservice

Location HQ:

Allen, 75013-8098 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Cal-Organic Farms, a division of Grimmway Farms

Overview (42) (0) (11)

Business Type:

Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Processor

Location HQ:

Bakersfield, 93380 California

Cooking Vegetables:

Leeks

Salad Vegetables:

Spinach, Carrots, Lettuce

Specialties:

Bok Choy, Daikon

Organic Produce:

Organic Beets, Organic Broccoli, Organic Cabbage, Organic Carrots

M. Levin and Company, Inc.

Overview (3) (0) (12)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

A & A Organic Farms Corp

Overview (3) (0) (5)

Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Watsonville, 95076-2492 California

Cooking Vegetables:

Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Kale

Creekside Organics Inc

Overview (5) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Shipper

Location HQ:

Bakersfield, 93301 California

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Cooking Vegetables:

Leeks

Salad Vegetables:

Celery

Specialties:

Kale Sprouts, Rapini

Organic Produce:

Organic Artichokes, Organic Asparagus, Organic Beans, Organic Beets, Organic Broccoli

Sunsation Farms Inc

Overview (7) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Salinas, 93908 California

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Leeks

Salad Vegetables:

Spinach, Broccoli, Celery

Delta Produce LLC

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Lanham, 20706 Maryland

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Val Verde Vegetable Co., Inc.

Overview (11) (0) (9)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

McAllen, 78504 Texas

Citrus:

Lemons, Limes

Cooking Vegetables:

Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Leeks

Cooks Company Produce Inc

Overview (2) (0) (1)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

San Francisco, 94124 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Dandelion Greens