Cucumbers
Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 54.24
This item was last sold on : 11/19/24
Description/Taste
Cucumbers come in many different varieties. Most cultivars are long and cylindrical with tapered ends but some have a small, round shape. They range in size from 10 to 30 centimeters long. Cucumbers typically have thick, dark green skin that’s smooth, shiny, and slightly bumpy. Other varieties may have a ribbed or striped surface with small nodes and patches of lighter green. Cucumbers can also be yellow, orange, white, or brown. Most varieties have light green flesh with a crisp, juicy texture and edible seeds, while burpless types have thinner skin and fewer seeds. Cucumbers have a fresh and mild taste with a grassy flavor and herbal notes.
Seasons/Availability
Cucumbers are available year-round, with a peak season in the late spring through summer.
Current Facts
Cucumbers are botanically classified as Cucumis sativus and belong to the Cucurbitaceae family that also includes zucchini, pumpkin, watermelon, and summer squash. All members of this family are known for having a high water content and growing on sprawling vines with yellow flowers. Cucumbers are popular throughout the world where they go by many names including Bunan in India, Gurke in Germany, Pepino in Portugal, Ogórek siewny in Poland, and Ojibwe in some areas of Mexico. There are around 100 varieties that can generally be categorized into Armenian, English, Garden, Gherkin, Kirby, Lemon, and Persian Cucumbers. Despite originating in Asia, Cucumbers have become popular throughout the world. They are frequently harvested in the United States, where over 600 million kilograms of are produced each year. Cucumbers are technically classified as fruits but are commonly used as vegetables in culinary preparations. Their high water content makes them valuable in hydrating hair products.
Nutritional Value
Cucumbers are rich in vitamin B, supporting energy production and helping maintain healthy skin and nerve function. Their vitamin C content helps the immune system and promotes collagen production for skin health. This vegetable also provides essential minerals like copper, which aids in the formation of red blood cells and supports cardiovascular health. The phosphorus in Cucumbers is important for bone health and energy storage while their potassium helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance. Cucumbers are a source of magnesium, contributing to muscle function and overall cellular health. In Eastern medicine, they have historically been used for cooling down in the summer and soothing puffy eyes as well as treating acne, jaundice, sunburns, itchy skin, and insect bites.
Applications
Cucumbers are usually consumed raw or pickled. They are frequently incorporated into salads or served as the main attraction in dishes, paired with ingredients like pickled onions, kimchi, sesame seeds, basil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and creamy dressings. Cucumbers may be used as an ingredient in sandwiches, pita wraps, chilled soups, sushi, and rice bowls. They're often pickled by marinating in oil, vinegar, and spices. This vegetable is popularly selected for tatatziki sauce where they are shredded into a cheesecloth, squeezed to remove moisture, and mixed with yogurt and dill. Cucumbers pair well with chile peppers, pomegranates, dumplings, avocados, grilled chicken, tofu, ricotta, shrimp, peanuts, scallops, watermelon, lemons, limes, pesto, and tomatoes. Cucumbers will keep for about a week when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
King Louis XIV, the longest-reigning monarch in European history, was a culinary enthusiast with a particular love of produce. He had a garden called Le Potager du Roi that was built in the late 1600s at his palace in Versailles, France. This garden was one million square feet and had many fruits and vegetables, including melons and Cucumbers. He had his Cucumbers grown under glass to absorb heat from the sun and speed up maturity. This led to the development of cultivating produce in greenhouses. King Louis XIV also used Cucumbers for their anti-aging properties to hydrate and nourish his skin.
Geography/History
Cucumbers are native to Southern and Central Asia, with origins traced to the northern plains of India over 3,000 years ago. They eventually spread to Europe during the Roman times and are thought to have been introduced to Haiti in the late 15th century by Christopher Columbus. Cucumbers are sown in temperate, tropical, and subtropical climates and require full sun exposure and humidity in order to grow. They may be found in the wild in certain parts of India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Outside of these regions, Cucumbers are popularly planted in home gardens and produced commercially. Today, Cucumbers are grown all over the world and can be found in grocery stores and markets throughout North, Central, and South America as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. They are particularly favored in Middle Eastern, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Communion (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| L Orangerie | Coronado CA | 619-571-3367 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (LJ) | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8800 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Fish Guts | San Diego CA | 619-888-0081 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Menya Ultra (Clairemont) | San Diego CA | 858-333-0256 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | 619-934-7676 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Bang on 5th | San Diego CA | 619-677-5650 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Menya Ultra (La Jolla) | San Diego CA | 619-632-2704 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Therapie | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Adobo House | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| RB Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-613-9000 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Dot Café | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| College Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-454-9711 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (Carls.) | Carlsbad CA | 619-306-2999 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Bella Beverage Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 619-501-5577 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Smokin J's BBQ | San Diego CA | 703-314-1486 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 mike |
| All Aspects Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 855-287-7658 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Spill the Beans (Mission Valley) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (DM) | Del Mar CA | 619-306-2999 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| 4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
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Recipes that include Cucumbers. One
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