Description

An old gardening friend, the cucumber has been consumed by humans since, well, forever! There’s even evidence for pickled cucumbers as far back as the time of the ancient Egyptians. This fresh-tasting compact veggie is ideal in salads or consumed plain. Cucumbers from this plant are dark green and juicy, perfect for pickling in their younger stages and for slicing as they mature to approximately six to seven inches.

Cucumbers are very low in calories (16 calories per cup), contain some vitamin C, and they also contain fiber in the skin. Use them raw in salads, as a side with meals, fermented as a pickle, or in vegetable juices.