Tag: Cucumber

Parthenocarpic cucumbers look and taste better when not pollinated. Stray pollen on one of their female flowers causes part of the fruit to swell, as if pregnant. Parthenocarpic varieties, such as Sweet Success and Telegraph, are therefore ideal for growing in greenhouses. Why are male cucumbers bitter? If you leave the male flowers in situ, […]

A hollow cucumber is a vacant seed cavity that is the result of a lack of seed formation traced back to inadequate pollination. This may be aggravated by rapid fluctuations in environmental conditions that affect fruit development, such as hot, dry weather, which may lead to irregular irrigation. What are cucumbers without seeds called? English […]

Fortunately, the predator-foiling cucurbitacins tend to gather in the peel and ends of a cucumber, and therefore should be easy to avoid: just don’t eat the peel and ends. Can cucumber be toxic? The concentration of cucurbitacins in the everyday cucumber are unlikely to cause toxicity, however. Are all parts of a cucumber edible? In […]

When paired with cooling cucumber and a little raw sugar, this beverage becomes a heavy and richly hydrating nectar, bringing peace and calm to your overworked mind. Cucumber’s gentle downward action combined with stabilizing and satisfying milk immediately soothes nerves and cools an overactive, frenetic mind. What should not be eaten with milk? Below are […]

Cucumbers come in two main varieties – lebanese and continental/telegraph. Lebanese cucumbers are a sweet, short variety with dark green, thin skin. Its flesh is crisp and pale with tiny seeds. The continental or telegraph cucumber is dark green, long and thin, 30-35cm x 5cm, with a hook at one end. What is the difference […]

In other words, the companion plant makes the cucumbers sweeter by absorbing the nutrient that normally makes them bitter. Cucumbers contain naturally occurring compounds known as cucurbitacins. The higher the level of cucurbitacins, the more bitter the cucumber will taste. How do you stop cucumbers from being bitter? Keep your cucumbers well watered to offset […]

One of the reasons that makes a cucumber bitter is that it belongs to the cucurbitaceous family. These plants naturally produce chemicals known as cucurbitacins, which are the main cause of making the cucumber bitter. The presence of large amount of cucurbitacins can make a person sick. Why do cucumbers taste weird to me? The […]

Tasty Green Cucumber Planting Information Planting Method: direct seed. When to Plant: after last frost. Planting Depth: 1/2″ Seed Spacing: 12″ Row Spacing: 5-6′ Days to Maturity: 60. Disease Tolerance: Anthracnose, Angular Leaf Spot, Scab, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew. How do you grow Burpless tasty green cucumbers? cucumber ‘Burpless Tasty Green’ F1 Position: full sun, […]

Purchasing Cucumber Seeds These seeds are often labeled as “burpless.” These hybrids tend to be much less bitter. Use the Asian varieties of the burpless hybrid seeds instead of American types if available. Asian cucumbers are significantly less “burpy” than any type of American cucumbers. Why do I get burps after eating cucumber? Apparently, the […]

Rubbing the Ends This is one of the most popular and commonly used methods to remove the bitterness of cucumber. All you need to do is thinly cut off the last part of the stem or blossom end of the cucumber and with that piece rub the end of the cucumber in a circular motion. […]

Sweet and burpless, not bitter at all. The vines are very vigorous vines with excellent yields are highly disease resistant. Why are my straight eight cucumbers bitter? Answer: The bitterness in cucumbers is produced by the compound cucurbitacin. Cucurbitacins are normally found in the leaves, stems, and roots of cucumber plants. The cucurbitacins spread from […]

For some cucumber eaters, the bitter taste is accompanied by a digestive discomfort known as a burp. Some newer cultivars of cucumbers do not have the bitter compound and, thus, no burp. So, some seed companies called their bitter-free cukes “burpless.” Newer cultivars with thinner skin also tend to be less bitter. Which cucumbers are […]

Cucumbers naturally contain the chemical compound cucurbitacin. This is said to be the reason behind gas inducing burps. By breeding cucumbers with low or no cucurbitacin, the theory goes that you will have cucumbers that do not cause burping. Cucurbitacin produces a bitter taste in cucumbers. What kind of cucumbers don’t make you burp? Purchase […]

The actual cause of bitterness in cucumbers and other gourds, like zucchini, is due to a compound known as cucurbitacin. This compound is always present in cucumbers, but the levels change based on the growing process of the vegetables. The higher the level of cucurbitacin, the more bitter the cucumber. How do you get the […]

A cucumber is normally considered ripe when it is bright medium to dark green and firm. You should avoid cucumber harvesting when cucumbers are yellow, puffy, have sunken areas, or wrinkled tips. These are well beyond being ripe and should be discarded promptly. Why are my cucumbers prickly? Some might have tiny little hairs and […]

The skin of a cucumber should be a uniform rich green color. Avoid purchasing ones with a yellow spot since this develops when the cucumber has been on the vine for too long. What color should a good cucumber be? A cucumber is normally considered ripe when it is bright medium to dark green and […]

It will also help slow deterioration of cut cucumbers and squash, but generally once they’re cut, they won’t last nearly as long since the cut end is very prone to rotting. KEEPING IT FRESH: Following the lead of shrink-wrapped English cukes, we wrap American cukes in plastic to keep them crisp. Why do they put […]

Commonly a lack of water or temperatures too cold or too hot cause cucumbers to bear bitter-tasting fruit. But some cucumbers may have a slightly bitter flavor by nature. Cucumbers contain organic compounds called cucurbitacins that can cause fruit to taste bitter. How do I make my cucumbers sweeter? If you want your cucumbers to […]

English cucumbers are sold year round and are usually more expensive than regular cucumbers. Many times they are labeled as “seedless cucumbers.” They can be found in the produce section of your local grocer, usually sold in plastic wrap. Are all cucumbers seedless? Not all cucumbers have those pesky hard seeds — many are bred […]

This plant grows cucumbers that are about 6 to 8 inches long, and 2 to 3 inches wide. Switch things up in the kitchen with delicious white cucumbers! Botanical Name Cucumis sativus ‘White Wonder’ Mature Size 12 inches tall, 36 to 72 inches wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Fertile, well-draining Soil pH Neutral […]