Organic
Cucumber
"A refreshing and crunchy addition to any salad or meal."
Cucumbers are a versatile and nutritious vegetable, rich in water, electrolytes, and antioxidants, with a refreshing and cooling flavor profile.
Also known as
Gherkin, Khira, Kakdi
Botanical name
Cucumis sativus
Product Details
PLU Code
94593
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Cucumber › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Asia over 3,000 years ago, with current major producers including China, the United States, Turkey, and the Netherlands.
Temperature
10 to 12.5°C (50 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Status
Approved
About Cucumber
Cucumbers are typically grown in greenhouses or outdoors in temperate climates and have multiple varieties, each with distinct characteristics and uses.
Nutrition Information
Here are the nutrition facts for cucumbers. They are low in calories, rich in water, and contain various vitamins and minerals. For a 100g serving of cucumber there are approximately 15 calories, 3.4g of carbohydrate, 0.7g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 0.7g of dietary fiber. They are also a good source of vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin C. Other nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B6, thiamin, manganese, and copper.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh cucumbers (slicing; HB66 says the same conditions generally apply to pickling cucumbers). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 12.5°C (50 to 54°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging or mesh bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture buildup.
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Storage Notes: Cucumbers must be kept in a narrow temperature band: colder storage causes chilling injury (pitting, water-soaking, decay) within days and warmer storage causes rapid yellowing, and they should be kept away from ethylene. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 302-305.
Applies to: fresh cucumbers (slicing; HB66 says the same conditions generally apply to pickling cucumbers).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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