MC Sarıkaya Gıda sources crisp and pickling cucumber varieties grown year-round in greenhouses from various production regions across Turkey, puts it through quality control, and supplies it to domestic and export markets. You can check the harvest calendar below for current supply availability.
Cucumber is sourced from various growing regions across Turkey, particularly Antalya, Mersin, İzmir, Manisa, Kahramanmaraş, Adana; drawing on multiple regions helps keep supply steady and quality consistent throughout the season.
The cucumber has been grown for centuries in Anatolia's cooler-climate regions; with modern greenhouse technology, it now reaches tables fresh year-round.
Product Overview
Sizes & Calibers
| Weight / Length | Range |
|---|---|
| 250-300 g | Standard caliber (16-20 count per 5 kg box) |
| 300-400 g | Medium-large caliber |
| 400-500 g | Large caliber (10-12 count per 5 kg box) |
| 6-12 cm | Mini/gherkin type |
Packaging Options
- 10 kg perforated plastic cratePalletized shipping
- 30×40×14 cm carton box/plastic crate5 kg net, smaller-volume shipping alternative
- Individual shrink-wrapFor long-type cucumbers, on request, to extend shelf life
Featured Varieties
A variety with a smooth, cylindrical shape and thin, glossy dark green skin. Its crisp texture and low seed content make it well suited to raw eating in salads and yogurt dips.
A small, firm-textured variety with a bumpy skin, picked young before it fully matures. Its firm structure helps it hold its shape during fermented or vinegar-based pickle production.
Growing & Harvest
Crisp cucumber is generally grown under greenhouse conditions in Antalya and Mersin, trained vertically up a wire system; this method keeps fruit evenly shaped and makes harvesting easier. Pickling cucumber (kornişon), by contrast, is mostly grown in open fields with row planting, and fruit is picked by hand at frequent intervals while still small; İzmir, Afyonkarahisar and Manisa are the leading open-field centers for pickling cucumber production (TÜİK). Because cucumber needs steady watering and grows quickly, frequent picking encourages the plant to keep setting new fruit.
Uses & Applications
Crisp cucumber is intended for fresh eating; it is used raw in salads, tzatziki-style yogurt dips, and sandwiches, and its thin skin is usually eaten unpeeled. Pickling cucumber, thanks to its small size and firm texture, is suited to pickle production and is used in both fermented and vinegar-based pickling. In export markets, crisp cucumber is judged on its smooth cylindrical shape and glossy green color, while pickling cucumber is judged on size uniformity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MC Sarıkaya Gıda export cucumber?
Yes, MC Sarıkaya Gıda supplies crisp and pickling cucumber varieties grown year-round in greenhouses to both domestic and export markets. You can check our seasonal calendar page for the current harvest period, or contact us directly.
What packaging is used to ship Cucumber?
Shipments of Cucumber typically use 10 kg perforated plastic crate or 30×40×14 cm carton box/plastic crate, in line with standard industry practice; alternative packaging options can be arranged upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity for Cucumber?
For road shipments, orders start from one pallet per product within a mixed load; sea shipments are planned on a full 40' reefer container basis. Send us your product, target country and delivery date for an exact quantity and quote.
What is the shelf life and storage requirement for Cucumber?
Cucumber is sensitive to chilling injury; storing it at very low temperatures can damage the product, so it should be transported at a cool but moderate temperature with balanced humidity.
How is Cucumber sorted and quality-checked before shipment?
Before shipment, products are checked for size, color, and ripeness; anything below standard is sorted out, so only export-quality batches are shipped.
