Tag: Cucumber

Fermented pickles are full of good bacteria called probiotics, which are important for gut health. Fights diseases. Cucumbers are high in an antioxidant called beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A. Are pickling cucumbers good to eat? Kirby (or Pickling) Cucumbers: Short, oftentimes bumpy, these vary in color from yellow to dark green. They […]

A pile of pickling cucumbers. All varieties of cucumbers can theoretically be used as salad cucumbers, also known as slicing cucumbers, or as pickling cucumbers. Can you eat pickling cucumbers raw? Kirby (or Pickling) Cucumbers: Short, oftentimes bumpy, these vary in color from yellow to dark green. They are good to eat raw, but they’re […]

This combination of Orange + Ginger + Cucumber helps improve skin texture and moisture, and reduces body heat. Many just assume that oranges contain high levels of vitamin C which strengthens our immune responses of the body, protecting us against recurring cold and cough or any other common infections. Who should avoid eating cucumber? 05/7Do […]

Plant cucumbers in a sunny spot in soil rich in organic matter and well-drained. Raised beds or mounds are ideal for growing cucumbers; the soil will warm early in the season and stay warm. Work several inches of aged compost and aged manure into the planting beds ahead of sowing or transplanting. How do I […]

White cucumber varieties It’s known for its clean, cool taste and crunchy texture. Ideal for slicing into salads or pickling. Is it okay to eat white cucumbers? It’s best not to eat diseased white cucumbers. Those that are white because of blanching or too much rain are safe to eat, although nutrient deficiencies may result […]

‘Bush Champion‘ is a prolific producer of eight to 11-inch fruit on compact plants. This hybrid bush type delivers straight, crisp, bright green cucumbers in just 60 days. What cucumber produces the most? When it comes to cucumbers with the highest yields, the National Pickling, which is a open-pollinated, tops the list. It produces medium-sized […]

Lay the cucumber on a cutting board and cut the cucumber in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Gently scoop out the seeds by gliding the tip of a spoon or a butter knife across the length of the flesh. Be careful to only remove the seeds and not too much of the flesh. Why […]

Most cucumbers will have an inside that is a pale green inside that leans white. It is not technically translucent or too green, but it is somewhere in the middle. The inside of a cucumber is usually also pretty firm, so you can get nice cucumber chips when you chop a cucumber. How can you […]

Cucumber medallions is probably the simplest and most common way to cut cucumbers and is great for use in salads or snacking. Create cucumber medallions by slicing through the length of the cucumber resulting in cucumber medallions. For snacks cut them a little bit thicker. I like to cut them thin to use in salad. […]

Mix cucumber and onions in a large bowl. Mix white wine vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and sweetener in a small jar. Pour over the cucumbers and onions, and toss to coat. Sprinkle some fresh chopped dill and toss the salad. What is cucumber dressing made of? In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, […]

Per the ANI wire report, it’s 5 feet, 7 inches long and was grown by a Chinese farmer named Akele Hi. “Akele says he did nothing but water the plant and put the odd shovelful of horse dung on it.” This smashes the record of the former world’s largest cucumber, which was a mere 46.5 […]

Harvesting. White wonder cucumber fruits should be harvested once they are about 7 inches long, making them perfect plants for trellising. Fruits should begin to ripen 58 days after planting. Harvest the fruits by cutting their individual stems with a sharp knife. How do I know when to pick my cucumbers? A cucumber is normally […]

The good news is that Cucumbers can be eaten when they are immature. This means that they can be picked at any stage before the seeds become relatively large and harden. So when in doubt it is best to pick Cucumbers earlier rather than later as they can become bitter, discolor or suffer a loss […]

One of the main causes behind cucumber leaves turning white is a fungal infection called powdery mildew. Powdery mildew causes the whole leaves to become covered by a network of white spots. Natural remedies against mildew are milk with water, neem oil and diluted vinegar. Why are my cucumber plants white? Cucumber plants often suffer […]

English cucumbers, sometimes called seedless or hothouse cucumbers, are often longer and wrapped in plastic. While these varieties are similar in appearance, there are differences which make them unique in the way they are prepared and consumed. What is the difference between English cucumbers and regular cucumbers? An English cucumber is generally sweeter than the […]

A pickling variety of cucumber produces the best quality pickles. Do not use waxed cucumbers. The wax prevents the cucumber from absorbing the brine. Always remove 1/16 inch slice from the blossom end of vegetables, even though the blossom isn’t there the blossom ends have enzymes that can cause softening. How do you get the […]

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 a bitter taste. They are also known as hothouse cucumber, burpless cucumber, seedless cucumber, and European cucumber. Is an English cucumber the same as […]

Tendergreen Burpless Also known as ‘Burpless Tendergreen,’ this heirloom cultivar produces mild, burpless cucumbers with dark green skin, thin skin. Best harvested at eight inches or less, ‘Tendergreen Burpless’ is suitable for slicing or pickling. What is the best tasting cucumber? The best-tasting cucumbers are those that are slicing cucumbers. English cucumbers don’t have the […]

Learn to Grow Miniature White Cucumber Instructions – Sow seeds outdoors in 12″ diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6′ apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. How do you grow mini […]

Can I use burpless cucumbers for pickling? Burpless cucumbers are not recommended for use in fermented pickles. This is because at their normal mature size, they produce a softening enzyme that causes the pickles to soften during fermentation. Can you make pickles from burpless cucumbers? Burpless cucumbers are not suitable for making fermented pickles because […]