Cucumber

Red Hmong or Hmong Red cucumbers originated in southeast Asia among the Hmong people of Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, and Laos. The cucumbers are initially a… Read More »Is There A Red Cucumber?

Yes, you can eat cucumber skin — and it’s actually very good for you. In fact, forgoing the peels means you’re not getting the maximum… Read More »Should I Peel Mini Cucumbers?

Cornichons are made with mini gherkin cucumbers, one to two inches in length and harvested before reaching full maturity for an extra-tart bite. Are cornichons… Read More »How Are Cornichons So Small?

Slicing cucumbers generally grow about 8 inches long and have tender, non-bitter skins, a sweet flavor and small seed cavities. Pickling cucumbers are usually short… Read More »How Big Is A Slicing Cucumber?

The fruit of typical cultivars of cucumber is roughly cylindrical, but elongated with tapered ends, and may be as large as 62 centimeters (24 in)… Read More »What Is The Average Width Of A Cucumber?