Cucumber

Japanese cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue. Japanese cucumbers in pickled form are an essential component in Japanese cuisine. The petit de Paris is by far the...

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The seeds are shipped fresh and give a minimum of 85% germination rate. The seed being shipped along with a phytosanitary certificate. How to Plant Seeds in Your Home Garden Select your seeds. Choose a container. Add seed starting mix to your container. Plant...

Heirloom Cucumbers come in all shapes and sizes. There are round yellow cucumbers like the popular Lemon Cucumber and white cucumber such as Miniature White Cucumber which are great for adding to salad. Pickling varieties of cucumbers are usually earlier maturing than the larger growing...

How do you germinate Japanese cucumber seeds? Plant the seeds in late Spring since they require a temperature between 68 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit to germinate. Plant the seeds an inch deep in well-draining soil two to four inches apart. The seeds should germinate...

7 Health Benefits of Eating Cucumber It's High in Nutrients. Cucumbers are low in calories but high in many important vitamins and minerals. ... It Contains Antioxidants. ... It Promotes Hydration. ... It May Aid in Weight Loss. ... It May Lower Blood Sugar....

The seeds are shipped fresh and give a minimum of 85% germination rate. The seed being shipped along with a phytosanitary certificate. How to Plant Seeds in Your Home Garden Select your seeds. Choose a container. Add seed starting mix to your container. Plant...

The seeds are shipped fresh and give a minimum of 85% germination rate. The seed being shipped along with a phytosanitary certificate. How to Plant Seeds in Your Home Garden Select your seeds. Choose a container. Add seed starting mix to your container. Plant...

Direct-seed 1 to 1 ½ inches deep, either in rows (2 inches apart in rows 5 to 6 feet apart) or in hills (3 to 6 seeds per hill, hills spaced 3 to 5 feet apart). Thin to 8 to 15 inches apart in...

The seeds are shipped fresh and give a minimum of 85% germination rate. The seed being shipped along with a phytosanitary certificate. How to Plant Seeds in Your Home Garden Select your seeds. Choose a container. Add seed starting mix to your container. Plant...

They may help to “cool” the inflammatory response in the body. Watermelon and cucumber contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol, which provide additional benefits   The seeds are shipped...

What is the difference between Japanese cucumbers and regular cucumbers? The Japanese cucumber is slender and thin-skinned than standard cucumber varieties. They are crisp, crunchy, and succulent with bright, melon-like flavors. Have you tried Japanese cucumbers? Called Kyuri (胡瓜・きゅうり) in Japanese, these crunchy cucumbers have...

White cucumbers have many antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and are rich in vitamins B and C. Just a single cup of white cucumbers can give you up to 20% of your daily recommended amount of Vitamin K. They also contain minerals such as potassium, magnesium,...

Cucumbers can be grown successfully in many types of soils. The preferred soil is loose, well drained, and well supplied with organic matter and plant nutrients. In soils void of organic matter, work in 4-6" of finished compost or other humus to a depth of...

Cucumbers contain magnesium, potassium, and vitamin K. These 3 nutrients are vital for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. In taking magnesium and potassium can lower down blood pressure. A regular intake of cucumber has been found to decrease bad cholesterol and blood...