Cucumber

Salting and draining notes: Osmosis: Adding salt to sliced cucumbers draws out the extra moisture in the vegetable, through a process called osmosis. Over time,… Read More »Why Do Cucumbers Sprinkle Salt?

To compensate this imbalance, the water inside the cucumber cells starts moving through the cell membranes into the high concentrations of salt or sugar water… Read More »What Happens To A Cucumber Placed In Salt Or Sugar Water?

As the concentration of the salt solution increases, the change in mass of the cucumber slice decreases. The cucumber slice gained mass and swelled where… Read More »What Is The Effect Of Salt On The Mass Of Cucumber?

Persistent pulling and cutting is the most effective way to deplete the seed storage and eventually get rid of the plant in the area. Herbicide… Read More »How Do You Get Rid Of Creeping Cucumbers?

Distinguish between zucchini and cucumber in a vegetable patch by looking at how they are growing. Both have large heart-shaped leaves, but zucchini protrude out… Read More »How Can I Tell The Difference Between A Zucchini Plant And A Cucumber Plant?

Echinocystis lobata is an annual vine, setting fruit that resemble small, prickly cucumbers. It’s a member of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). They look similar to… Read More »What Looks Like Wild Cucumber?

Generally speaking, cucumbers are considered healthier in comparison to pickles because they’re naturally low in sugar and sodium. Are pickles more unhealthy than cucumbers? Cucumbers… Read More »Why Are Cucumbers Healthier Than Pickles?

They will grow bigger and can still be eaten when harvested later. However, seeds will be prevalent and pronounced, and the cucumber may have a… Read More »What Happens If I Pick A Cucumber Too Early?

“Milking the cucumber actually brings out the bitterness leaving the cucumber with a fresh, clean taste,” Perkins explained to TODAY via email. But be prepared… Read More »Does Milking Cucumbers Release Bitterness?

In most cases, cutting off the stem-end and removing the skin of bitter cucumbers will remove much of the bitterness. Some fruits will be bitter… Read More »Can I Use Bitter Cucumbers To Make Pickles?