Biology:European cucumber
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Short description: Variety of cucumber
The European cucumber (also known as English cucumber[1][2]) is a variety of "seedless" cucumber that is longer and slimmer than other varieties of cucumber.
They do not have a layer of wax on them, and the skin is tender when ripe.[3][4]
These cucumbers may come wrapped in plastic for longer shelf-life and better freshness. As a seedless variety, they do not have to be seeded or peeled before consuming.[1][5]
They can be more expensive and less flavorful than some other types of cucumber.[5] They are used in salads, and for pickling.[1][2] They can be sliced lengthwise, width-wise, diced and julienned. They then can be grilled and puréed.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Alden, Lori. "Cucumbers". foodsubs.com. http://www.foodsubs.com/Squcuke.html. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Hot House Cucumbers". specialtyproduce.com. http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Hot_House_Cucumbers_384.php. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ↑ "Archived copy". http://www.europeancucumbers.com/products/.
- ↑ "Cook's Thesaurus: Cucumbers". http://www.foodsubs.com/Squcuke.html.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gardener, Geek (27 August 2010). "Growing Cucumber – European Cucumbers". geekgardener.in. http://geekgardener.in/2010/08/27/growing-european-cucumber/. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
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