Cucumbers and Zucchini
A classic cucumber that is most popular for making pickles but is also good fresh. We offer pickling cucumbers in a range of sizes, from 3"-6" long, in quart boxes and as large single fruit. If you are looking for the smallest fruit for pickles, etc. be aware that these often sell out quickly. We may offer bulk cucumbers during peak season; these will typically be around 4" long.
Availability: Regular, June-September
Storage recommendations: Keep cucumbers humid but not wet (a plastic bag with a paper towel does this well). Cucumbers store best when kept cool, but not as cold as most veggies; keep them in a warmer part of your refrigerator. Can keep up to one or two weeks.
Slicing cucumbers are long (6"-8") and are perfect for eating fresh (especially sliced up on a salad, etc.).
Availability: Regular, June-September
Storage recommendations: Keep cucumbers humid but not wet (a plastic bag with a paper towel does this well). Cucumbers store best when kept cool, but not as cold as most veggies; keep them in a warmer part of your refrigerator. Can keep up to one or two weeks.
Beit Alpha cucumbers are a preferred variety for eating fresh, with thin skin, mild but delicious flavor, and a crisp texture in a classic pickler-shaped package. Burpless-type cucumbers have thinner skin, and less (or no) seeds. This reduces the amount of cucurbitacin in the fruit, which can cause indigestion for some people.
Availability: Regular but limited, June-September
Storage recommendations: Keep cucumbers humid but not wet (a plastic bag with a paper towel does this well). Cucumbers store best when kept cool, but not as cold as most veggies; keep them in a warmer part of your refrigerator. Can keep up to one or two weeks.
English cucumbers are long (often 12"-18") with mild and tender flesh, making them excellent for fresh use as slices on salads etc. Burpless-type cucumbers have thinner skin, and less (or no) seeds. This reduces the amount of cucurbitacin in the fruit, which can cause indigestion for some people.
Availability: Regular, June-September
Storage recommendations: Keep cucumbers humid but not wet (a plastic bag with a paper towel does this well). Cucumbers store best when kept cool, but not as cold as most veggies; keep them in a warmer part of your refrigerator. Can keep up to one or two weeks.
Green zucchini have tender skin and soft flesh with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. It is commonly used to make breads, noodles, soups, stir-fry, and roasts.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Keep refrigerated in a loosely sealed plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Zucchini prefer cool but not cold temperatures; place in a warmer part of the refrigerator. May keep up to two weeks.
Yellow zucchini are nearly identical in all but color to green zucchini, having tender skin and soft flesh with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. It is commonly used to make breads, noodles, soups, stir-fry, and roasts.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Keep refrigerated in a loosely sealed plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Zucchini prefer cool but not cold temperatures; place in a warmer part of the refrigerator. May keep up to two weeks.
Summer squash have tender skin and soft flesh with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. It is commonly used to make breads, noodles, soups, stir-fry, and roasts.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Keep refrigerated in a loosely sealed plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Zucchini prefer cool but not cold temperatures; place in a warmer part of the refrigerator. May keep up to two weeks.
Cousa squash have very similar flavor to typical zucchini. It is commonly used to make breads, noodles, soups, stir-fry, and roasts.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Keep refrigerated in a loosely sealed plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Zucchini prefer cool but not cold temperatures; place in a warmer part of the refrigerator. May keep up to two weeks.