Cucumbers
Inventory, 40 lbs : 28.50
This item was last sold on : 05/14/24
Description/Taste
There are many different varieties of Cucumbers that can be divided into two different groups: pickling and slicing. Pickling cucumbers are smaller, can be oblong and short to long and cylindrical, and have thin, green skin which is ideal for pickling. Slicing cucumbers are large and cylindrical, averaging 15-20 centimeters in length, and have thick skin. The skin can be smooth or ribbed with small bumps and nodes depending on the variety. Slicing cucumbers are most commonly seen in the local market's produce section and can range in color from dark green, to yellow or white. The inner flesh is light green with pale, edible seeds and has a crisp, aqueous texture and mild floral and grassy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Cucumbers are available year-round.
Current Facts
Cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are technically a fruit and belong to the same family as zucchini, pumpkin, watermelon, and summer squash. Cucumbers are well-known around the world, and approximately 84 billion pounds are produced each year. The phrase "cool as a cucumber" is prevalent in American slang and is a direct reference to the soothing and cooling effects that Cucumbers have on body temperature when consumed.
Nutritional Value
Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue.
Applications
Cucumbers are commonly consumed raw. Slice cucumbers and add to salads or a crudité plate. Marinate Cucumbers in oil, vinegar, and spices and serve with sugar snap peas and mint leaves. Shred Cucumber into a cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible and then mix with yogurt and dill for a tatziki sauce. It can also be sliced lengthwise, diced, and added to quinoa or bulgur wheat salad. Cucumbers pair well with mint, dill, tuna fish, chicken salad, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. Cucumbers will keep for a few days when stored in the refrigerator. If only a portion of the Cucumber is used, wrap the remaining piece tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator to prevent dehydration.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In France, Cucumbers were not only used for food but also for its anti-aging properties. King Louis XIV used Cucumbers to hydrate and nourish his skin. He valued them so much that he invented greenhouses to ensure he had a Cucumber supply all year long.
Geography/History
Cucumbers are believed to have originated in India over 10,000 years ago, where a wide range of Cucumbers and melons are still grown today. Cucumbers then spread to Europe and made their way to the US with the European colonists in the 1500s. Today, Cucumbers are grown all over the world and can be found in farmer markets, grocers, and specialty stores in the United States, Iran, Turkey, Russia, China, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, and Egypt.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Alejandra's Cocina (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 858-500-5075 |
Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Spill the Beans (Mission Valley) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Portside Pier (Miguels) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-239-6800 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Fairplay | San Diego CA | 303-870-0065 |
The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
Swan Bar | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
Taproom Collective | San Diego CA | 760-518-4242 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
Maya Moon Collective | San Diego CA | 775-225-8649 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
Wonderful Sushi Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-757-6634 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
Santo Placer Mexican Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-500-5655 |
Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
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Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
Moniker Cocktail Co. | San Diego CA | 619-203-5610 |
Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
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Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
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Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 8582310862 |
Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
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Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
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The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
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Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
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Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 7608224226 |
Nostalgia Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-997-8574 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Bottle Rocket | San Diego CA | 619-539-7372 |
Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
Salud | San Diego CA | 6192553856 |
Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Fish Guts | San Diego CA | 619-888-0081 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
Cardellino (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Wolfies Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
Bang Bang | San Diego CA | |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
Madam Bonnies - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
Deeply Nourished | San Diego CA | 808-489-7366 |
Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Happy Medium SD | San Diego CA | 509-869-2279 |
Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cucumbers. One is easiest, three is harder.