Cucumbers
Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 35.08
This item was last sold on : 03/23/25
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.
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | (760) 942-2104 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Kaluu | San Diego CA | 619-338-9655 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (Carls.) | Carlsbad CA | 619-306-2999 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| Dot to Dot Academy | San Diego CA | 858-485-1978 |
| Crest Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-295-2510 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Spill the Beans (Mission Valley) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | San Diego CA | 619-206-7220 |
| Sushi Freak-Middle Town | San Diego CA | 619-296-2500 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 mike |
| Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | Chula Vista CA | 619-409-5900 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Spill the Beans (Pacific Beach) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Far Corner | San Diego CA | 6195490838 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Vista) | Vista CA | 858-886-9909 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (DM) | Del Mar CA | 619-306-2999 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Bottlecraft | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Marine Group Global Services LLC | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| College Cuisine - ZBT | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Kaiserhof | San Diego CA | 619-224-0606 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Pokewan (Del Mar) | San Diego CA | 858-847-2881 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Milk Organics | Vista CA | 760-504-8019 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Elks Lodge 2698 -Donation | Lakeside CA | 619-390-4949 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Bang on 5th | San Diego CA | 619-677-5650 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (LJ) | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8800 |
| Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Tacos Tortas and More | San Diego CA | 619-917-1545 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Fish Guts | San Diego CA | 619-888-0081 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| The Granger Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-559-7287 |
| Haven | San Diego CA | 619-928-2086 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Leila (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| 4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Fay's Diner and Cafe | San Diego CA | 661-858-8895 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Rustic Root Solana (Bar) | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| El Sueno (TAKO) | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Fish & Things Poke Bar | San Diego CA | 916-995-1555 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| El Sueno (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Hawaiian Fresh Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-299-8862 |
| The Office | San Diego CA | 619-450-6632 |
| South O Brewing Catering | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| The Haven (Pizzeria) | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
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