Lemon Cucumbers

Commodity Overview

The lemon cucumber has a more delicate flavor without some of the bitterness associated with regular cucumbers. It is the size and shape of a tennis ball. It turns from lemon to golden-yellow as it matures and is covered in tiny soft, edible hairs or bristles. It is available from California, from late May through mid-July.

Produce Availability

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Characteristics

Commodity: Cucumbers
Category: Salad Vegetables
Appearance: Lemon yellow to golden-yellow round cucumber about the size of a tennis ball
Flesh: White to pale green, crisp and juicy
Flavor: Mild and delicate, with no bitterness
Size: About the size of a tennis ball
Color: Lemon yellow to golden yellow
Shape: Round
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Small, flat white seeds
Availability: Summer

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Buy Fresh Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler, Packaging

Location HQ:

City Of Commerce, 90040 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Martinez Fresh Produce LLC

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Dallas, 75207 Texas

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root

Frutto Foods LLC

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Business Type:

Broker, Importer

Location HQ:

Miami, 33130 Florida

Salad Vegetables:

Tomatoes

Cooking Vegetables:

Cucuzzo Squash, Yellow Crookneck Squash, Yellow Straightneck Squash, Zucchini Squash, 8 Ball Squash, Green Acorn Squash, Banana Squash, Buttercup Squash, Butternut Squash