Cucumber

English (Or Seedless) Cucumbers English cucumbers are also called hot-house cucumbers and seedless cucumbers. This variety is long and thin with dark green skin. You… Read More »What Are Long Cucumbers Called?

Armenian cucumber Genus: Cucumis Species: C. melo Variety: C. m. var. flexuosus Trinomial name What are light green cucumbers called? Gherkins. Best to pick: After… Read More »What Are Pale Green Cucumbers Called?

Scoring a cucumber with a fork adds a decorative edge, but doesn’t remove enough skin to alter the taste. Scoring the cucumber with a knife… Read More »What Does It Mean To Score A Cucumber?

Try these sliced cucumber flavor matches: cucumber + vinegar (balsamic, cider, red wine, rice wine, sherry, tarragon, white wine) cucumber + sea salt. cucumber +… Read More »What Do You Put On Top Of Cucumbers?

Chop off both ends of the cucumber. Holding the cucumber down on the cutting board, use long strokes from end to end with the peeler… Read More »How Do You Make Thin Strips Of Cucumbers?

5 Healthy Cucumber Snacks The Cucumber Sandwich. Ingredients: Cucumber slices, prosciutto, cheese. Cucumbers On-the-Go. Ingredients: cucumbers, hummus. The Green Roll. Ingredients: Cucumber, mashed avocado with… Read More »What Snacks To Eat With Cucumbers?

There are nearly 100 different varieties of cucumbers. Some are commonly found in the supermarket or farmers markets, like English, Persian and Kirby cucumbers, while… Read More »How Many Types Of Cucumbers Are There?

You don’t need to peel English cucumbers or remove the seeds the way you would with other varieties. Should an English cucumber be peeled? English… Read More »Do You Peel Long English Cucumbers?

Cucumis sativus. The longest specimen of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) measures 113.4 cm (3 ft 8.64 in) and was grown by Sebastian Suski (Poland/UK) in Southampton,… Read More »What Is The Longest Type Of Cucumber?

Long Green Improved Cucumber was introduced in 1842. This is a popular cucumber for pickling and slicing, growing to 12 inches long and 3 inches… Read More »What Is A Long Green Cucumber?