Cucumber

Burpless cucumbers are cucumbers bred with no or reduced levels of cucurbitacin. This reduces bitterness and reportedly the likelihood of burping. What is the difference… Read More »What Is A Burp Free Cucumber?

English or “hothouse” cucumbers are the ones you’ll spy most often most grocery stores, and tend to be mostly seedless. How do you pick a… Read More »What Kind Of Cucumber Is Sold In Grocery Stores?

Getting back to your question, almost all cucumbers have seeds when they are mature but baby cucumbers (pickling gherkins) are picked before seeds start forming.… Read More »Do Small Cucumbers Have Seeds?

Cultivation history. Cultivated for at least 3,000 years, the cucumber originated from India, where a great many varieties have been observed, along with its closest… Read More »What Is The Original Cucumber?

The Culinary Classification: Cucumbers are vegetables. Are you surprised by that answer? Cucumbers fit the botanical definition of a fruit because they develop out of… Read More »Are Seedless Cucumbers Vegetables?

Safety First. : One of the best things about quick pickles is that you can make them in practically anything–Tupperware, Mason jars, heck, even a… Read More »Can You Pickle Cucumbers In Tupperware?

Cucumber ribbons They couldn’t be simpler and all you need is a cucumber and a peeler. Use your peeler to peel down the length of… Read More »How Do You Make Cucumber Cocktail Ribbons?

Cutting a cucumber doesn’t take long, but there are a few things to consider to get an even dice and ensure safety while cutting. For… Read More »What Knife Do You Use To Cut A Cucumber?

Slicing off the stem end and peeling from the blossom end of a cucumber can curtail the bitter taste. What do you do with bitter… Read More »How Do You Take The Bitterness Out Of Yellow Cucumbers?

Prep cucumbers: Place cucumber in a bowl and cover with water. Stir in 1.5 teaspoons salt. Chill for 1-2 hours. Drain in a colander and… Read More »How Much Salt Do You Put In Water To Soak Cucumbers?