Tag: Cucumber

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says copperhead snakes can give off an odor that’s produced by glands at the base of the snake’s tail and can also be mixed with feces. “To some individuals this musk may smell somewhat like cucumbers,” they note. Do snakes really smell like cucumbers? Snakes do not smell like […]

The sweet flavor, mild smell, and very high water content of cucumber make it a great option when your munching desire bolsters up. It’s a crisp, refreshing, and cool vegetable that you can even consume as raw. You can probably relate to the saying ‘Cool as a Cucumber. What is the smell of a cucumber? […]

Copperhead snakes can smell like cucumbers. In most cases, you won’t know if you have a snake in your home until you see it, but some venomous snakes, like copperheads (which are found in 28 U.S. states), can smell like cucumbers, according to experts. Can you smell when a snake is near? “They usually don’t […]

Sea cucumbers — those chubby tubes of flesh that scooch around the ocean floor — have a very special talent: The tubular creatures are elite poopers, collectively expelling more than 70,000 tons (64,000 metric tons) of sandy poop out of their bottoms each year. How does a sea cucumber poop? Let’s take a trip to […]

Sea cucumbers might not look it, but they are very valuable creatures — a kilo can cost over $3,000. They are so prized that people will risk their lives to get ahold of one. The rarer these animals get, the deeper divers have to swim to find them. There are 1,250 different species of sea […]

Cucumber leaves What is this? Fresh, crisp cucumber sprouts make an especially good salad green, but tender young cucumber leaves can be eaten as well. They’re so light and subtle that they’ll take on the flavor of whatever they’re cooked with, so I prefer them raw. Is any part of cucumber plant poisonous? Squirting cucumber […]

Sea cucumbers have no brain and thus we usually regard them as animals without intelligence. They are, however, intelligent in their body walls. Do sea cucumbers have brains? Sea cucumbers do not have a true brain and no true sensory organs. Instead, a complex network of neurons helps sea cucumbers experience touch and the presence […]

Sea cucumbers can also be eaten raw, pickled, or fried. They have a slippery texture and bland taste, so they’re usually infused with flavor from other ingredients like meats, other seafood, or spices. They’re often combined with produce like Chinese cabbage, winter melon, and shiitake mushrooms. Are sea cucumbers poisonous to humans? Holothurin is a […]

Sea cucumbers do not have a true brain and no true sensory organs. Instead, a complex network of neurons helps sea cucumbers experience touch and the presence of light. They can range in color but are usually well-suited to blend into their native habitats. Are sea cucumbers intelligent? Sea cucumbers have no brain and thus […]

Sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea) eject parts of the gut in order to scare and defend against potential predators such as crabs and fish. The organs are regenerated in a few days by cells in the interior of the sea cucumber. Why do sea cucumbers vomit their intestines? Sea cucumbers don’t just vomit their stomachs, they also […]

Most sea cucumbers have no distinct sensory organs, although there are various nerve endings scattered through the skin, giving the animal a sense of touch and a sensitivity to the presence of light. Do cucumbers feel pain? No, plants cannot feel pain. There is no possible way for that to happen without a central nervous […]

“A sea cucumber is basically one big chunk of intestine — mouth on one end, anus on the other — so the water can sometimes go in and out of either opening,” he said. Where do sea cucumbers poop? Let’s take a trip to the sea cucumber’s anus where it both defecates and, in a […]

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 pale green and morph to a golden orange as they mature. They rarely attain the full deep red color that is shown in some images. Are red cucumbers edible? As […]

If you want your cucumbers to be sweeter, plant them alongside sunflowers. As they grow, the cucumber tendrils will use the stout sunflower stalks for climbing support, and you’ll have the sweetest cucumbers you’ve ever eaten. This is known as companion planting. How do you sweeten bitter cucumbers? You can reduce the bitterness in cucumbers […]

Lemon cucumber offers quite a few beneficial nutrients, including vitamin A & C, iron, and calcium, as well as various antioxidants and active ingredients. However, compared to other vegetables and fruits, lemon cucumber has a relatively low concentration of nutrients. Can you eat the skin of lemon cucumbers? Preparing the lemon cucumbers for the salad […]

Harvest cucumbers when they attain at least six to eight inches in length. Keep a watchful eye out for dark green skins and firm fruits. It is best to harvest these beauties on the earlier side to reap the rewards of their sweet flesh and tender seeds. They will grow bigger and can still be […]

5 Ways to Make Cucumber More Exciting Go globe-trotting for cucumber inspiration. Juice them, and then make a cocktail. Use them as a baguette. Stir-fry them. Make Cucumber Noodles. What can I put on my cucumbers to make them taste better? Try these sliced cucumber flavor matches: cucumber + vinegar (balsamic, cider, red wine, rice […]

Cucumbers will usually form long thin fruits, a watermelon or cantaloupe will be round, and some winter squash have a characteristic bulge at one end of the fruit. Provide a trellis for your vining cucurbita to climb on, and they will be healthier and more productive. How can you tell a cucumber from a cantaloupe? […]

Long English Cucumbers have a good crunch with thin, delicate skin that’s easy to digest. The best part: you don’t even need to peel them—just slice ’em up and eat them as the perfect quick snack. This type of Cucumber is great in salads as well as a ton of other things, too! Is cucumber […]

What is another word for pickled cucumber? cornichon pickle gherkin dill pickle cucumber sauerkraut pickling cucumber kosher dill bread-and-butter What is another name for pickled cucumber? Pickled cucumbers are often part of mixed pickles.Pickled cucumber. A deli dill pickle Alternative names Pickle, gherkin Course Hors d’oeuvre Main ingredients Cucumber, brine or vinegar or other solution […]