English Cucumbers

Commodity Overview

English cucumbers, also known as hothouse or seedless cucumbers, are long and slender with thin, ridged, dark green skin. They aren't completely seedless, but have soft, edible, immature seeds in the center of their white to pale green flesh. They have a light, sweet taste and crisp texture.

Produce Availability

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4593 English/hothouse/long seedless

Characteristics

Commodity: Cucumbers
Category: Salad Vegetables
Appearance: Long, slender cucumber with thin, ridged, dark green skin
Flesh: Translucent white to pale green, moist flesh with crisp bite
Flavor: Delicate and sweet
Size: Up to 2 feet long
Color: Dark green
Shape: Elongated and cylindrical, with tapered ends
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Soft, edible, immature seeds
Availability: Year-round

Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

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Philip G Ball Company

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Business Type:

Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Clarks Summit, 18411 Pennsylvania

Berries:

Cranberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes, Pears

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Van Eerden Foodservice Company HQ

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Grand Rapids, 49501 Michigan

Tropical Fruit:

Bananas

Cooking Vegetables:

Potatoes

Salad Vegetables:

Lettuce, Tomatoes

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries

Southern Specialties Inc HQ

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Pompano Beach, 33069 Florida

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola

Cooking Vegetables:

Radicchio

Salad Vegetables:

Broccoli

Specialties:

Cherimoya, Frisee, Kale Sprouts, Passion Fruit, Shallots

Vine House Distributing, LLC

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

Rio Rico, 85648-3315 Arizona

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green Bell Peppers, Persian Cucumbers, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Round Tomatoes, Plum/Roma Tomatoes on the Vine, Vine-Ripe Tomatoes

Cooking Vegetables:

Peppers, Chili

Maglio McAllen

Overview (5) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

McAllen, 78503 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® - Florida Office

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Lakeland, 33805 Florida

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers, Orange Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Red Cocktail Tomatoes, Greenhouse/Hydroponic Tomatoes

Specialties:

Baby Eggplant