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We have created this article to present you with facts about Cucumbers. Do not leave over-mature, yellow cucumbers on the vine. Cucumbers were a common ingredient in soups, stew, and cooked as a vegetable until the 19th century.
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1. Cucumbers add a crisp snap to salads and sandwiches; however they are not a very good source of nutrients.
2. Cucumbers are actually related to melons and watermelons.
3. In most situations you will want to plant your cucumbers where they will get plenty of direct sun.
4. Large burp less cucumbers should be 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and up to 10 inches long.
5. Side-dressing with a complete fertilizer may help later cucumbers to develop normally.
6. Do not leave over-mature, yellow cucumbers on the vine.
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1. Pickling cucumbers are best to use because the skin is less bitter than slicing cucumbers and they have smaller and fewer seeds.
2. Supermarket cucumbers are often waxed to seal in moisture; un-waxed cucumbers can be sealed by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap.
3. As for non-organic cucumbers, the peel should be removed as they are often waxed to make them last longer and for protection during travel.
4. Tomatoes and cucumbers serve as vegetables in cooking because they're not sweet like most fruits.
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