English cucumber

[sherrardk]

Just watching something where they are using English cucumber - I thought a cucumber was just a cucumber. It's an American programme, so do they have other sorts of cucumber? Thanks.

[DTCwordfan]

yes Mexican cucumbers.....shorter, no ribbed skin, rather short dimples....almost the same taste

[4getmenot]

american cucumbers are waxed and seem to have alot more seeds

[DTCwordfan]

actually the US version is known as Persian - cucumbers originate from India....three main types plus varieties.....

[mccfluff]

i def prefer the english to the mexican, ribbed skin is essential

[mccfluff]

:-)