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Armenian<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBest to pick:<\/strong> When the cuke is anywhere from 11-15 inches, which takes about 55-75 days.\r\n\r\nWith its long, curved shape, the Armenian cucumber has gained the nicknames snake cucumber\u00a0and\u00a0snakemelon. The thin skin of an Armenian cucumber will be either a uniform shade of light green, or have light yellow and dark green pinstripes. Keep the skin on and eat on its own, or add to salads or a dip, like this 9-layer Greek dip<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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English\/European\/Hothouse<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBest to pick:<\/strong> English cucumbers are most commonly grown in a greenhouse, which makes them more expensive to buy. If you're growing your own, wait until they are about 12-24 inches long.\r\n\r\nEnglish cucumbers typically come wrapped in plastic at the grocery store. (Also check how to store cucumbers<\/a> the right way so that you'll never find a mushy cuke in the refrigerator again). It has a deep green hue and pinched ends. Sweet and mild, this seedless cucumber is perfect for chopped salads and canapes because you don't have to scoop on the centers to prevent bogging down the recipe with excess water. This minty-watermelon and cucumber salad<\/a> is the most refreshing way to eat this type of cuke.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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American Slicing<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBest to pick:<\/strong> When the cukes are consistently dark green and about 8-10 inches long, they're ready to be picked.\r\n\r\nThese standard grocery store cucumbers are straight with dark green flesh that occasionally have a light yellow patch near the top. Since nearly all standard cucumbers from the grocery store are coated in a layer of wax to prevent bruising\u00a0and loss of moisture, be sure to either thoroughly scrub or peel before eating. This variety is a good choice for recipes that require peeled cucumbers, like this salmon with cucumber-lime sauce<\/a>, or cucumbers in bulk, like these Pennsylvania Dutch cucumbers<\/a>, since they tend to be less expensive at the store.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Kirby<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBest to pick:<\/strong> This short cucumber only needs to grow about 3-6 inches long before being picked.\r\n\r\nKirbys are small and stout with a bumpy skin that is usually a mix of green and yellow patches. Becuase of their incredibly\u00a0crunchy texture. kirby cucumbers are just begging to be pickled. If you've never pickled cucumbers<\/a> before, check out this handy guide<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Lemon<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBest to pick:<\/strong> This cucumber is best picked when it's about the size of a tennis ball or tight fist.\r\n\r\nLike the name suggests, these cucumbers\u00a0resemble a lemon; rounded with thin, marbled yellow skin. With a light, mild taste and crispy texture, lemon cucumbers are best eaten on their own or sliced in a salad. You can also hollow these cucumbers and use them as cups for iced tea or a small bowl for gazpacho or salsa.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Gherkins<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBest to pick:<\/strong> After growing only 2 or 3 inches long, these miniature cucumbers<\/a> will be ready to be picked.\r\n\r\nGherkins are short and stubby, with bumpy skin that tends to be a light shade of green. Though they can be eaten raw, gherkins are most commonly pickled and served on a relish tray, or to top off a Bloody Mary. Don't want to pickle your own cucumbers? Check out which is the best brand of pickles around, here<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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