Tag: Cucumber

They can also be trained to grow on a trellis, resulting in further space savings, if desired. Fans of the mini-cucumber often like to include the miniature white cucumber in the garden. This small variety has a unique appearance and is generally mild in flavor. It also has a thin skin that is not usually […]

Pickles have been around for thousands of years, dating as far back as 2030 BC when cucumbers from their native India were pickled in the Tigris Valley. The word “pickle” comes from the Dutch pekel or northern German pókel, meaning “salt” or “brine,” two very important components in the pickling process. Who invented pickled cucumbers? […]

Cucumbers have a plain, watery taste while pickles can have a sour taste. 3. Cucumbers are natural but pickles are better. Why do pickles taste different than cucumbers? Both of these typically use vinegar to ferment them, rather than brine. The naturally acidic flavors of pickling vinegar give them their distinctive taste. Both of them […]

Store where the temperature is between 70 and 75 F for about 3 to 4 weeks while fermenting. Temperatures of 55 to 65 F are acceptable, but the fermentation will take 5 to 6 weeks. Avoid temperatures above 80 F, or pickles will become too soft during fermentation. Fermenting pickles cure slowly. How long does […]

Outdoor (Ridge) types are suitable for growing outside. Some varieties may be suited to indoor and outdoor cultivation. Sow Cucumber seeds from early March to April for indoor cropping and for transplanting outdoors later on. Outdoor varieties may also be direct sown outdoors from May to June. Which cucumbers can be grown outside? Outdoor or […]

Some of the most popular bush cucumber varieties are Bush Pickle and Pick a Bushel (both perfect for – you guessed it – pickling), Salad Bush (great for slicing), Bush Champion (for longer fruit), Fanfare, Bush Whopper, Potluck, and Spacemaster (the ultimate space-saver, which can also be grown in hanging baskets). How do I know […]

Getting Started Use a large container. Use good quality potting soil. Choose a compact variety. Don’t plant too early. Use a trellis. Feed your plants regularly. Check the soil moisture every morning. Powdery mildew looks like white powder sprinkled on the leaf surfaces. Do mini cucumber plants need a trellis? Types of cucumbers to grow […]

Called Kyuri (胡瓜・きゅうり) in Japanese, these crunchy cucumbers have a forest green skin with long and slender bodies. The length is between an English cucumber and a Persian cucumber. Japanese cucumbers do not contain developed seeds and are slightly sweet with no bitterness. Are Japanese and English cucumbers the same? Japanese cucumbers are similiar to […]

Outdoor trailing cucumbers can be left to sprawl on the ground or the side shoots can be trained up netting or trellis. If you’re going to train them, plant 45cm apart and if sprawling, 90cm apart. Bush varieties may need staking but do not need training. How do you take care of mini cucumbers? Keep […]

A gherkin is a small variety of a cucumber that’s been pickled. It’s a little cucumber that’s been pickled in a brine, vinegar, or other solution and left to ferment for a period of time. Are pickled cucumbers the same as gherkins? 1. Gherkins are a smaller kind of cucumber that have been pickled, while […]

The English cucumber is long, thin, and straight. It can be twice the length of a regular slicing cucumber; a typical English cucumber is around 14 inches long. The skin is dark green and smooth (meaning without any bumps found on pickling cucumbers) with ridges running the length of the vegetable. How do you eat […]

The most obvious difference between Mini and Cocktail Cucumbers is their size. While you may think that Mini Cucumbers are the smallest variety of Cucumber, the smallest is actually the Cocktail Cucumber! Are Mini Cucumbers the same as regular cucumbers? Long English Cucumbers are considered the classic Cucumber, whereas Mini Cucumbers look the same as […]

Soaking cucumbers in ice water for 4 to 5 hours before pickling is a safer method for making crisp pickles. How long can you keep cucumbers in the fridge before pickling? Fresh cucumbers can last about two weeks if stored properly. They can be very specific about storage temperature, lasting longest when stored at 55 […]

These cukes are almost seedless, thin skinned without spines and long (1-2 feet in length) (30-61 cm.). They are marketed as a “burpless” cucumbers and have a mild flavor compared to many other types. What kind of cucumbers are long and skinny? English (Or Seedless) Cucumbers This variety is long and thin with dark green […]

Zucchini (Cucurbita) Zucchini is a green vegetable with a cylindrical shape like a cucumber. What is the vegetable called that looks like a cucumber? Also cylindrical, dark green on the outside, and pale on the inside, zucchini are often mistaken for cucumbers at first sight, and the two are related. The zucchini plant is also […]

Similar to the cucumber, zucchini is also cylindrical, dark green on the outside, and pale on the inside. The zucchini plant is also a type of gourd, but of the species cucurbita pepo—the same as pumpkins and squashes. What vegetable is yellow and looks like a cucumber? The yellow cucumber) is a widely cultivated plant […]

What are some of the best ways to enjoy or prepare Cucumbers? Eat Them Raw. You want to utilize and maximize the freshness of a Cucumber, so one of the best ways to eat a Cucumber is to eat it raw! Enjoy In Water. Cucumber water is an increasingly popular way to enjoy Cucumbers. Pair […]

All varieties of cucumbers can theoretically be used as salad cucumbers, also known as slicing cucumbers, or as pickling cucumbers. Can salad cucumbers be used for pickling? They are cucumbers especially suited to making pickles as their skins are especially tender. Grow them or buy them as they will give you the best results for […]

Gherkins. Best to pick: After growing only 2 or 3 inches long, these miniature cucumbers will be ready to be picked. Gherkins are short and stubby, with bumpy skin that tends to be a light shade of green. What kind of cucumbers are long and skinny? English (Or Seedless) Cucumbers This variety is long and […]

About 3-6 weeks. How long does it take to turn a cucumber into a pickle? About 3-6 weeks. If you place whole cucumbers in the jars, I would say it takes about 6 weeks. If you slice the cucumbers, they become pickles faster. How long does a cucumber have to sit in vinegar to become […]