There are hundreds of different varieties of cucumbers. Some look quite similar to each other, but they may have distinct characteristics that make one variety more resistant to fungal infections or diseases. Others vary in the colour of the fruit’s skin. Cucumbers can have green, yellow, orange, white or even brown skin. Chinese Slangen’: originally an heirloom, this variety has also been hybridised to produce only female flowers. The slender, curved, flavourful fruit are very long, up to 50cm. They thrive in the greenhouse or outdoors in protected areas with an ample water supply.

Iznik F1’: this hybrid variety has a compact growth habit and produces delicious mini cucumbers. Try growing this variety in a pot on your patio or balcony. Marketmore 76’: these cucumbers are an open pollinated and vigorous strain of the original ‘Marketmore’ cucumber. Similar in looks, texture and taste to their predecessor, ‘Marketmore 76’ cucumber plants will produce abundant yields and consistent fruit quality. Crystal Apple White Spine cucumbers are a unique type of cucumber that has a faded, white color and a round shape. They have thin exterior skins, making them softer than almost all other cucumbers. They have sweet and juicy flesh. These cucumbers were developed for warmer climates and can have high yield potential when consistently watered. Home gardeners can reap the rewards from growing this variety by harvesting plentiful amounts of crisp, delicious fruit! Are Cucumbers Healthy?Poona Kheera’: beautiful variety of cucumber from India, where the fruits turn from lime green to light orange. They have a very crisp texture and are delicious when eaten young as well as when the fruit is mature. The crunchy cucumber also provides a moderate fiber supply which can help with gastrointestinal sluggishness and keep things moving! Best ways to offer cucumbers to your dog

A large collection of comprehension questions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. I have been creating these worksheets over a number of years as my classes met them. They are designed to show the child’s understanding of their weekly text and develop their ability to form their own sentences.There are nearly 100 different types of cucumbers. You can find them in supermarkets and farmer’s markets across the world. If you are planning to grow your own or would like to taste a new variety, here are a few of our favorites. 1. English