Which countries grow English cucumbers?
2007-11-07 05:06:24 · 4 answers · asked by cidyah 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
english cukes are long and thin..are not tough and mostly seedless.
cucumbers for salads are about 5-7 inches sometimes very thick. they can be hard and bitter if picked to early.
pickling cukes are small 3-5 inches and make great pickles and are also good on salads.
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2007-11-07 05:12:09 · answer #1 · answered by OfficeMom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christopher nailed it. The only thing I can add is the fact that some people who can't eat regular cucumbers because of burping as a side-effect, aren't bothered by English cucumbers. Hope that helps.
2016-04-02 22:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the last person answered, English cucumbers are long and thin. They are also sweeter than the others you'll find in the supermarket. They are what I prefer on salads and to eat plain because there's no 'bite' from the taste of them.
2007-11-07 05:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jen G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The English cucumber is seedless and therefore, is less irritating to the stomach/intestines ( gas ).
2007-11-07 09:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by Ruth 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋