Cucumbers
Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 40.34
This item was last sold on : 01/06/25
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.
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Papalo | LA MESA CA | 619-886-3034 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Wonderful Sushi Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-757-6634 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Optimum Health Institute of San Diego | Lemon Grove CA | 619-589-4022 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
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| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Bang on 5th | San Diego CA | 619-677-5650 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Fish Guts | San Diego CA | 619-888-0081 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| UPAC Enterprise Center | San Diego CA | 6192557644 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Lafayette Hotel - The Gutter | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
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| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
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| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
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| Fay's Diner and Cafe | San Diego CA | 661-858-8895 |
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| Richard Walkers Pancake House (Carls.) | Carlsbad CA | 619-306-2999 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
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| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
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| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
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| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Amalfi Gourmet LLC | San Diego CA | 619-379-3099 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Smoking Gun (Pastry) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Alchemy Roasters | San Diego CA | 916-718-2606 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (LJ) | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8800 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
| Haven | San Diego CA | 619-928-2086 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Regency Twin Oaks | San Marcos CA | 909-325-6941 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Spill the Beans (Mission Valley) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Spill the Beans (Pacific Beach) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (DM) | Del Mar CA | 619-306-2999 |
| 4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
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