Sliced cucumbers are grown for fresh consumption, while pickling cucumbers have thinner skins and are shorter. Slicing cucumbers have thicker skins and can be harvested at 20cm. They have pale green flesh with edible seeds and can be grown in home gardens. Popular varieties include Cucumber Bush Slicer, Straight Eight, Corinth, Dasher II, Pot Luck, […]
Cucumbers are versatile vegetables used in cooking and skincare. They are often served in salads, pickled, and used in facial masks. Cucumbers are also used in Thai cuisine to soothe spicy dishes and are a popular low-calorie snack. They have many household uses, including as a shoe polish and ink eraser, but these claims are […]
Cucumbers are a nutritious vegetable high in vitamins A and C, calcium, and folic acid. They are also a good source of dietary fiber and minerals such as magnesium, molybdenum, and silica. Cucumbers can help create healthy skin and reduce inflammation. They are part of the same family as watermelon and squash and were highly […]
Cucumbers are difficult to store due to their high water content, but pickling is a popular method. It’s important to follow pickling recipes carefully and use the right type of salt. Refrigerator pickles are an alternative. The best cucumbers for pickling are small and bumpy. Canning jars are the best containers, and pickling jars and […]
Cucumbers are mostly water, but contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber that benefit the body. The skin is particularly beneficial, containing acids that treat skin irritations, silica for connective tissue health, and fiber for digestion. Cucumbers are also high in potassium and magnesium, which can help lower blood pressure. Besides being a delicious vegetable, the health […]
Cucumbers should be washed, cut, salted or soaked in vinegar before being containerized and frozen. Frozen cucumbers can last up to a year but may not taste like fresh ones. Pickling cucumbers is the best method of preserving them. Additional flavors like onions, garlic, sugar, and peppers can be added. Cucumbers typically don’t freeze well […]
