Cucumbers
Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 109.55
This item was last sold on : 03/12/25
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.
| Kaluu | San Diego CA | 619-338-9655 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| El Sueno (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (Carls.) | Carlsbad CA | 619-306-2999 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Rustic Root Solana (Bar) | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (DM) | Del Mar CA | 619-306-2999 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Fish Guts | San Diego CA | 619-888-0081 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| The Granger Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-559-7287 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Haven | San Diego CA | 619-928-2086 |
| Fay's Diner and Cafe | San Diego CA | 661-858-8895 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | Chula Vista CA | 619-409-5900 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Piatti Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Kaiserhof | San Diego CA | 619-224-0606 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
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| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
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| College Cuisine - ZBT | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
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| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Menya Ultra (Mira Mesa) | San Diego CA | 619-889-4566 |
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| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| El Sueno (TAKO) | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Crest Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-295-2510 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Regency Twin Oaks | San Marcos CA | 909-325-6941 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | (760) 942-2104 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | San Diego CA | 619-206-7220 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD - Techo Beso | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
| Spill the Beans (Mission Valley) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| South O Brewing Catering | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Dot to Dot Academy | San Diego CA | 858-485-1978 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Bottlecraft | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Spill the Beans (Pacific Beach) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Bang on 5th | San Diego CA | 619-677-5650 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (LJ) | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8800 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| 4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
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