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The Lemon cucumber is a spherical, round to oval-shaped broad fruit that grows two to three inches in length. The small to medium sized fruit often has a protrusion at the blossom end, somewhat like a navel orange. Changing color as it matures, its early, light green to lemon-yellow color turns a golden yellow as it ripens. The mild, pleasant taste is complemented by a cool, crisp texture. Resembling a lemon in appearance, the flavor is more delicately sweet and less acidic than the common green cucumber. Similar to a kiwi, Lemon cucumber skin has tiny bristles that are edible but may be easily removed.
Lemon cucumbers are available during summer months.
Lemon cucumbers are botanically classified as Cucumis sativus and are commonly known by other names such as apple cucumbers or Dosakai. Cucumber varieties may be classified as slicing, pickling, gherkins or burpless denoting different culinary strengths or flavor characteristics. Lemon cucumbers are great for slicing, pickling, and are burpless, meaning they lack bitter flavor components.
Lemon cucumbers are most often used in raw preparations but may also be cooked or pickled. Use in fresh green salads, or juice into cocktails, agua frescas and smoothies. Pair with tomatoes, summer squash, carrots, other cucumber varieties, fresh herbs and cheeses, citrus, olives, vinegar. Rinse thoroughly and seed if desired. Rub with a dry kitchen towel to remove bristles.
The Lemon cucumber is believed to have been introduced to the United States in the early 1900s. However, there are texts that originated in the Middle East as early as the 16th century. It retains a strong modern market presence in India where it is added to soup, Daal, used in making Dosa-Aavakaaya, and chutney.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Lemon Cucumbers. One
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Description/Taste
The Lemon cucumber is a spherical, round to oval-shaped broad fruit that grows two to three inches in length. The small to medium sized fruit often has a protrusion at the blossom end, somewhat like a navel orange. Changing color as it matures, its early, light green to lemon-yellow color turns a golden yellow as it ripens. The mild, pleasant taste is complemented by a cool, crisp texture. Resembling a lemon in appearance, the flavor is more delicately sweet and less acidic than the common green cucumber. Similar to a kiwi, Lemon cucumber skin has tiny bristles that are edible but may be easily removed.
Seasons/Availability
Lemon cucumbers are available during summer months.
Current Facts
Lemon cucumbers are botanically classified as Cucumis sativus and are commonly known by other names such as apple cucumbers or Dosakai. Cucumber varieties may be classified as slicing, pickling, gherkins or burpless denoting different culinary strengths or flavor characteristics. Lemon cucumbers are great for slicing, pickling, and are burpless, meaning they lack bitter flavor components.
Applications
Lemon cucumbers are most often used in raw preparations but may also be cooked or pickled. Use in fresh green salads, or juice into cocktails, agua frescas and smoothies. Pair with tomatoes, summer squash, carrots, other cucumber varieties, fresh herbs and cheeses, citrus, olives, vinegar. Rinse thoroughly and seed if desired. Rub with a dry kitchen towel to remove bristles.
Geography/History
The Lemon cucumber is believed to have been introduced to the United States in the early 1900s. However, there are texts that originated in the Middle East as early as the 16th century. It retains a strong modern market presence in India where it is added to soup, Daal, used in making Dosa-Aavakaaya, and chutney.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Lemon Cucumbers. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
People have spotted Lemon Cucumbers using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 31 days ago, 6/25/16 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Thanks to summer Munak Ranch is in full swing. 
Little Italy Mercato
Pachoua Vang
Near San Diego, California, United StatesVang's Farm 559-475-3307 About 45 days ago, 6/11/16 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 73 days ago, 5/14/16 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Borough Market
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 295 days ago, 10/05/15 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Borough Market. Fresh organic lemon cucumbers Borough market UK 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 305 days ago, 9/24/15 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Specialty Produce. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 335 days ago, 8/26/15 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Ballard Farmer's Market Near Seattle, Washington, United States About 351 days ago, 8/09/15 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Hugo Gomez
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMunak Ranch Paso Robles, CA, 18057128070 About 391 days ago, 7/01/15 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesHer Produce 559-313-6676 About 398 days ago, 6/24/15 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Indigo Grill
Pachoua Vang
Near San Diego, California, United StatesVang's Farm 559-475-3307 About 409 days ago, 6/13/15 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Indigo Grill. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesHer Produce 559-313-6676 About 440 days ago, 5/13/15 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesTutti Frutti Farm 18052186122 About 650 days ago, 10/15/14 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Pike Place Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 675 days ago, 9/19/14 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Pike Place Market. Lemon Cucumbers are a perfect way to lightly tang up my salad! crooked sky farms
Crooked Sky Farms
Near Phoenix, Arizona, United States623-363-7422 About 700 days ago, 8/25/14 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at crooked sky farms. Norman's Farmer's Market Near Silver Spring, Maryland, United States About 710 days ago, 8/15/14 
desi garden in hawthorne nj
Near Hawthorne, New Jersey, United StatesAbout 717 days ago, 8/09/14 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at desi garden in hawthorne nj. Desi garden in Hawthorne NJ Near Hawthorne, New Jersey, United States About 717 days ago, 8/09/14 Spotter's comments : Lemon Cucumbers spotted at Desi garden in Hawthorne NJ. Montpelier farmer's market Near Montpelier, Vermont, United States About 722 days ago, 8/03/14 Spotter's comments : I spotted Lemon Cucumbers at Montpelier farmer's market in Vermont! |
