Cucumber

Gherkins, or baby pickles, are small cucumbers, typically those 3 to 13 cm (1 to 5 in) in length, often with bumpy skin, which are… Read More »Are Baby Pickles Just Small Cucumbers?

Gherkins, or baby pickles, are small cucumbers, typically those 3 to 13 cm (1 to 5 in) in length, often with bumpy skin, which are… Read More »Are Small Cucumbers Called Pickles?

Fans of the mini-cucumber often like to include the miniature white cucumber in the garden. This small variety has a unique appearance and is generally… Read More »Do Baby Cucumbers Taste Different?

5 Secrets for Crispy and Crunchy Pickles Use small, firm cucumbers. This is, hands-down, the most important! Jar them immediately after picking, or as soon… Read More »How Do You Crisp Cucumbers For Pickling?

This varies between cucumber varieties, but it should be between 50-70 days. Another benchmark to look for is size. Pickling cucumbers are usually about 2… Read More »How Do I Know If My Cucumbers Are Pickling Cucumbers?

Cocktail Cucumbers are the easiest Cucumber variety to pickle as they are small enough to pickle whole in any size of mason jar. Find our… Read More »What Can I Do With Little Cucumbers?

All varieties of cucumbers can theoretically be used as salad cucumbers, also known as slicing cucumbers, or as pickling cucumbers. Can you eat pickling cucumbers… Read More »Can You Use Pickling Cucumbers Like Regular Cucumbers?

Mini Cucumbers make the perfect boat for flavorful toppings like hummus, tuna salad, or feta cheese. Simply slice your Mini Cucumbers down the middle lengthwise,… Read More »Can I Eat Mini Cucumbers?

Basically anything can be pickled. So yes any cucumber can be pickled and you will make pickles. However, not all cucumbers taste the same or… Read More »Can You Substitute Regular Cucumbers For Pickling Cucumbers?

Cocktail Cucumbers are just as versatile, adding incredible crunch and fresh flavor to colorful salads, healthy wraps, and veggie-filled snack packs. Cocktail Cucumbers are also… Read More »Can You Eat Cocktail Cucumbers?