Cucumbers are a glorious fruit.  Yes, they are considered a fruit.  Like the tomato many people consider them a veggie; however, they are truly considered a fruit. Light and refreshing and never overpowering, they are the perfect summertime snack. The reason they are so refreshing is because, technically, they are over 90% water. They’re perfect in salads, on sandwiches or served as crudite.

The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around supports with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit. The fruit of the cucumber is roughly cylindrical, elongated with tapered ends, and may be as large as 24 in. long! Now that would be a wonderfully big pickle!

In this video the host talks about growing and gardening tips if you are looking to start growing cucumbers. I can already taste the delicious pickles!

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