Cucumbers 101

Here's a brief guide to our 2016 cucumber varieties...

Type: Slicing Cucumber
Varieties Grown: Marketmore 76
Uses: Slicing cucumbers are best for eating fresh with salads, or even adding to your glass of water for that cucumber taste. They can be used for pickling, but aren't as well suited as a pickling cucumber.

Variety: Armenian Cucumber (Heirloom)
Description: Meaty & Flavorful
Uses: Eating fresh

Type: Pickling Cucumber
Varieties Grown: Boston Pickling (Heirloom), National Pickling
Uses: Fresh & pickling.

Variety: Lemon Cucumber (Heirloom)
Description: Light, fresh & crisp tasting
Uses: Eating fresh