Cucumber

Similar veggies:

Gherkins

A quick introduction

We grow standard looking cucumbers in the greenhouse and smaller robust varieties outdoors. Cucumbers have a tendency of turning bitter when the plants are faced with adverse weather. Very bitter cucumbers are not considered to be healthy and should be thrown on the compost heap.

Storage

There is some debate whether cucumbers should be stored in the fridge or not. We find that they do keep longer in the fridge without affecting taste substantially.

Season

Summer and early fall

Suggestions for preparation

Cucumbers could just be the most refreshing vegetables out there and are mostly enjoyed raw. Our cucumbers can have a tougher (sometimes even spiky) skin compared to what you find in the stores, so you might want to peel them. Sometimes the tip of the outdoor cucumber varieties can become bitter. If this happens, please discard this bit. In rare cases the whole cucumber turns bitter, in which case we apologize for the inconvenience and hope that your next cucumber will be better!