Tag: Cucumber

These are just another variety of cucumber that has been genetically modified by scientists. Burpless cucumbers are cucumbers that have little to no cucurbitacins and are seedless. Are burpless cucumbers real? In a nutshell, cucurbitacin affects bitterness more than it affects burping. So yes, while there is such a thing as a bitter-free cucumber, the […]

Apparently, the burps are caused by “toxic” compounds found in the flesh of cucumbers. These compounds, known as cucurbitacins, are what cause the bitter taste as well. Why does cucumber make me burp? Cucumbers naturally contain the chemical compound cucurbitacin. This is said to be the reason behind gas inducing burps. Does cucumber give you […]

12-14" long. Each cucumber will range in size from 12-14″ long and 2.5″ wide. They’re deliciously crisp and mild, plus seedless, with a deep green skin protecting the firm fruit. Do Sweet Success cucumbers need a trellis? Cucumis sativus. (F1) The plant produces good yields of 12” long seedless and burpless dark green cucumbers. This […]

The frozen-cucumber hack has taken over TikTok over the last month. The trend involves freezing a cucumber and applying it to the skin in order to reduce redness and puffiness. While the hack isn’t unsafe, you’d be better off using an ice cube to benefit from skin icing. What is the cucumber cutting trend on […]

1983 All-America Selections Winner! This high-quality cucumber has tender skin and grows perfectly straight if grown on trellis or stakes. This is a parthenocarpic variety and sets fruit without bee pollination making it an excellent variety for greenhouse and open field production. How tall do sweet success cucumbers grow? about 14 inches longSweet Success Hybrid […]

First, all you have to do is cut the end off a standard-sized American slicing cucumber. Then, rub that edge on the exposed cucumber flesh in circular motions until you see some white “milk,” or a clear foamy liquid, start to come out. It may drip down the sides, so keep a paper towel handy. […]

The plant has excellent disease resistance. Sweet and burpless, not bitter at all. The vines are very vigorous vines with excellent yields are highly disease resistant. Which cucumbers are Burpless? One of the most common cucumber types is the English or European cucumber. These cukes are almost seedless, thin skinned without spines and long (1-2 […]

Harvest to Table suggests the following varieties of burpless cucumbers: Burpless Hybrid-long, slender variety with crisp, mild flesh. Orient Express-easy to digest, skin and all, with a crunchy, mild flavor. Sweet Slice-thin, tender skin with a sweet, crisp, non-bitter taste. What varieties of cucumbers are Burpless? Here are a few burpless varieties to help you […]

around 50-70 days. Burpless cucumbers are ready to be harvested around 50-70 days after sowing. You may choose to harvest the cukes when they reach 10 inches long (for slicing) or 3-4 inches long (for fresh pickling), depending on the variety and growing conditions. How do I know when to pick my Burpless cucumbers? Harvest […]

If picked small, the Straight Eight Cucumbers are good for pickling, too. Home gardeners keep on growing this old favorite for its large, flavorful fruits. Are heirloom straight eight cucumbers good for pickling? A great slicing cucumber, these perfectly straight garden favorites have thick, sweet, mild flesh with excellent flavor that makes this a superb […]

What are Gynoecious or All Female Cucumbers (and Other Vine Crops)? Flamingo cucumber – greenhouse variety – 14 – 16 inches long. Greensleeves. Iznik 3.5 to 4 inch long cucumbers. Raider. Slice Master Hybrid. Passandra 4.5 to 7 inches long. Pepinex – English-type cucumbers 12 – 14 inches long. Regal. Which cucumber varieties are self-pollinating? […]

In addition to the two style of cucumbers, there are two main types of cucumber varieties – pickling cucumberspickling cucumbersGherkins, or baby pickles, are small cucumbers, typically those 1 to 5 inches (3 to 13 cm) in length, often with bumpy skin, which are typically used for pickling. The word gherkin comes from early modern […]

8 inches. Types of Cucumbers The slicing types are long and usually grow to about 6 or 8 inches (15-20 cm.) in length while the pickling types are shorter, reaching around 3 to 4 inches (8-10 cm.) once mature. There are now many bush or compact varieties of cucumbers available that are ideal for growing […]

Purchase new hybrid varieties of 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 burp when I […]

“Slicing” refers to cucumbers sold fresh for immediate consumption usually as a salad item. Characterized by thick, uniform, dark green skins, slicing cucumbers are longer than pickling types. What is the difference between slicing cucumbers and pickling cucumbers? Pickling cucumbers are shorter and bigger around than slicing cucumbers. They are bred to have thinner skins […]

Some people complain that the taste of cucumber repeats on them. Avoid this by removing the green outer skin, or grow ‘burpless’ varieties. The burpless types have a thinner skin and tend to have a long and slim shape. What makes cucumber repeat? Seed companies market Burpless Cucumbers as cucumbers that reduce digestive problems including […]

“Burpless” types are usually thin-skinned, seedless, and do not contain cucurbitacin, the compound responsible for bitter flavor. Are Burpless and seedless cucumbers the same? English cucumbers, Cucumis sativus, were actually bred to create a cucumber without some of the more undesirable characteristics that this vegetable has, such as a tough outer skin, large seeds, and […]

Symptoms Yellowish patches or green and yellow mottling on leaves. Leaves curl downwards and are distorted and reduced in size. Plants are stunted due to a shortening of the internodes (lengths of stem between leaves) Reduction in yields and distorted fruit. In flowers white streaks known as ‘breaks’ appear. How can you tell if a […]

However, cucumbers are generally ripe and ready for harvest anywhere from 50 to 70 days after planting. 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. Why are my cucumbers light colored? […]

Look for firm cucumbers, without blemishes or soft spots, which can indicate they have started to rot. They should be dark green without any yellow spots, which develop as the cucumber is getting overly ripe. At that point, it will often produce off-flavors and odors. What color is a good cucumber? The skin of a […]