Tag: Cucumber

Why? Like tomato and pepper seeds, cucumber seeds add excess moisture to recipes if they’re left intact. This can cause your crunchy cucumber salad boats or cheese-stuffed cuke snacks to get soggy. Why do people cut out cucumber seeds? Many recipes say to remove this part for two reasons – it adds to the overall […]

54,500 = Rs. 65,500. Therefore, the farmer can earn up to Rs. 65,500 for growing a 1-acre cucumber farm approximately. How many cucumbers can one acre produce? Yield : 20-22 MT/Acre. Suitable for Hot and Dry climate for Summer/Kharif/Rabi. Seed rate: 300-400g/acre. How can I make millions from cucumber farming in Nigeria? Smart Nigerians can […]

The original variety was named Beit Alpha, after its birthplace, and among horticulturists, the many improved varieties that followed have been called Beit Alpha types. But similar cucumbers have long been prized in the Mideast, and so they’re often called “Lebanese cucumbers,” “Persian cucumbers,” etc. What can I use instead of Lebanese cucumber? You could […]

cucumber for us is ‘concombre‘ from Spain and the US one is ‘concombre’ from France! What is an American cucumber called? Garden cucumbers are the most common cucumbers in North America. They are relatively smooth-skinned and dark green. What is English cucumber Australia? English (or hothouse) cucumbers are long, narrow and are sold wrapped in […]

Wild cucumber is indigenous to Africa and occurs from the woodlands of Angola and Zimbabwe to Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. There are several species of wild cucumbers that differ in fruit shape, size, taste and leaves. Do cucumbers grow in Africa? Common Cucumber varieties in Africa Common varieties include; salad bush hybrid, Bush champion, […]

South Asia. The cucumber originates from South Asia, but now grows on most continents, as many different types of cucumber are traded on the global market. In North America, the term wild cucumber refers to plants in the genera Echinocystis and Marah, though the two are not closely related. Where do cucumbers grow in the […]

In its native habitat, Africa, African cucumber is a traditional food plant and has it can be used for several purposes, including enhancing nutrition and food security, promote rural development as well as maintain sustainable land use. What is African cucumber good for? Kiwano | Benefits of the African horned cucumber Kiwano contains a good […]

The fruit grows on climbing vines with spiny, hairy leaves and produces prolifically with up to 100 fruits per vine. It is an annual plant that grows during the summer. The flavor is mild – with a sweet citrus cucumber flavor when green, and a combination of banana, kiwi and citrus when ripe. What is […]

The biggest benefit after tomatoes is to cucumbers. Place the crushed shells of a dozen eggs right down in their planting holes to provide easy-to-reach calcium, and your cukes will be noticeably crisper — and that crispness will extend to any cukes that you put up into pickles. Are coffee grounds and eggshells good for […]

Purple sea cucumber (Cucumariidae) What are the three types of cucumbers? There are a number of common cucumber varieties—Armenian, English, lemon, Persian—that you may encounter. Not only will this guide help you identify cucumbers, but you’ll also get a few ideas on how to use them. What are the different types of cucumbers? Slicing Cucumbers […]

As with all container plants, cucumbers will benefit from a high-quality potting soil. This special soil helps retain moisture and airflow better than traditional garden soil. For cucumbers, in particular, you’ll also want to mix in plenty of compost and some slow-release fertilizer. What is the best potting soil for cucumbers? Site selection. Although cucumbers […]

Plants are a natural element of a chicken’s diet, but many still ask: can chickens eat cucumbers. Of course, chickens will eat various plants, including cucumbers. Cucumbers are safe snacks for your chickens, and they keep your birds hydrated and cool, especially during summer. Is creeping cucumber toxic? Ripe Creeping Cucumber Toxicity Creeping cucumber fruits […]

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 benefits of cucumber skin nutrition, as the edible peel does contain some nutrients. Are cucumber skins poisonous? These days, consumers are provided with different varieties of cucumbers which have sweeter […]

Native American groups along the California coast had many uses for plants in the same genus as the wild cucumber. Notable uses are in stunning fish and body or face painting using roasted seeds. An interesting use is in the treatment of men’s hair loss. How do you use wild cucumbers? Edibility and culinary use […]

02/5Cucumber and lemon juice This drink made of cucumber and lemon juice contains citric acid which works great for dandruff and dryness issues of the scalp. Blend some peeled cucumber and lemon juice in a paste. You can even add a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Is cucumber good for scalp? Cucumbers kept […]

Mix cucumber juice, 5-6 tablespoons yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil, mixing all the ingredients properly to make the cucumber hair mask. Apply this creamy mixture to dry hair. Make sure to use your fingers and massage it on the scalp for 5-10 minutes. Leave it on the hair for 20 minutes. What happens […]

Facts about Wild cucumber Wild cucumber Quick Facts Flesh colors White or green flesh Taste Mild taste, likened to a cross between a cucumber and a zucchini Health benefits Beneficial for hemorrhoids, kidney stones, edema, stomach troubles, freckles, ringworm and jaundice Why is wild cucumber not edible? Wild cucumber fruits act solely as a seed […]

Wild cucumber has deeply lobed leaves and inflated fruits, while bur cucumber has broad, shallowly lobed leaves and the fruit is much smaller and not inflated. What are the benefits of wild cucumber? Facts about Wild cucumber Wild cucumber Quick Facts Flesh colors White or green flesh Taste Mild taste, likened to a cross between […]

Squirting cucumber contains poisonous cucurbitacins, and all parts of the plant can be fatal if ingested. When should you not eat cucumbers? After picking a cucumber, it will last for about one week in the refrigerator. Use a couple of your five senses to tell if a whole cucumber has spoiled. If it feels squishy […]

Cucumbers are part of a family of vegetables known as cucurbitscucurbitsThe Cucurbitaceae, also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera, of which the most important to humans are: Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini, some gourds. Lagenaria – calabash, and others that are inedible. […]