If you're not a cucumber connoisseur, you might not realize how many types of cukes there are. Here's what to know about ...

Also known as picklers, such cucumbers have an irregular shape and a small size of about 3-4 inches. Often, they have bumpy skin and come in yellow or light to dark green colour.

The fact that cucumbers are 94% water makes them a refreshing, low-calorie snack. Cultures in hot climates use cucumbers in favorite summer dishes so diners, too, can be cool as a cucumber.

As the cucumber spread throughout the world, different cultures selected for traits that they desired. Western cultures have focused on appearance and high productivity, doing their best to ...

Key Takeaways. Overcrowding hinders cucumber growth and production. Vining and bush-type cucumber varieties have different spacing needs. Proper spacing is important between plants and between rows.

If you see cucumbers at your farmers market, buy them. They’re 100% worth it. But the best thing about a good cucumber is that you can just grab one and bite into it.