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Gardener grows 'world's longest cucumber' The current world record for the longest cucumber was set almost two years ago by Frank Dimmock of Thame in Oxfordshire. His effort reached 41.25in. Although Mrs Pearce's cucumber eventually decomposed she also has a second slightly smaller cucumber that is still longer than the current record at 42in.
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Cucumber The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around supports with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit. The fruit of the cucumber is roughly cylindrical, elongated with tapered ends, and may be as large as 60 centimeters (24 in) long and 10 centimeters (3.9 in) in diameter.
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How heavy is an average cucumber in grams, the size you might find in Tesco? How heavy is an average cucumber in grams, the size you might find in Tesco? Small, average (about 5 1/2 inches length) weighs 158g. Medium, average (about 6 to 7 inches length) weighs 201g. Large, average (about 7 1/4 to 8 1/2 inches length) weighs 280g.
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Cucumber 1 Apple cucumbers are short, round cucumbers grown in New Zealand and parts of Europe, known for their light yellow-green color and mildly sweet flavor. 2  When mature, the fruit may grow tiny spines, and contains numerous edible green seeds. 3  The fruit is usually eaten raw, with skin.urpless cucumbers are sweeter and have a thinner skin than other varieties of cucumber, and are reputed to be easy to digest and to have a pleasant taste. They can grow as long as 2 feet (0.61 m).
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- There are 34 calories in 1 large Cucumber (Peeled). Calorie breakdown: 12% fat, 69% carbs, 19% protein.
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- A British grandmother may be entering the record books after growing what she thinks is the world’s longest cucumber. 1  Mr and Mrs Pearce and the giant cucumber grown at their Peterborough home Photo: DAVID ROSE. 2  Hazel Johnson, aged 11, grand daughter of Clare Pearce who grew the 47 inch cucumber.
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- Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cylindrical fruits that are used as culinary vegetables. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and burpless. They can be used for slicing, salads, pickling, etc., and are available year-round. 2  They are usually burpless as well. 3  Persian cucumber, which are mini, seedless, and slightly sweet, are available from Canada during the summer, and all year-round in the US.
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Dillâs Atlantic Giant C. maxima. Dill’s Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds hold the world record for giant pumpkins, and produce the largest fruit in the plant kingdom. Bred in eastern Canada by Howard Dill, Atlantic Giant can reach 1,000 lbs or more! The record is 1,725 lbs – see if you can break it!
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Cucumbers: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts Commonly planted varieties of pickling cucumber include Royal, Calypso, Pioneer, Bounty, Regal, Duke and Blitz. While most people think of cucumbers as vegetables, they are actually a fruit. They contain seeds and grow from the ovaries of flowering plants.
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What is the size of the Sea Cucumber? Confidence votes 7. The warty sea cucumber can grow from 9 to eleven inches in length and get 4 to 5 inches tall. Other sea cucumbers (like the California Sea Cucumber) can grow to be about 16 inches. There is no overall average length of all the Sea Cucumbers.
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Sea cucumber Sea cucumbers are found on the sea floor worldwide. The number of holothurian /ˌhɒlɵˈθjʊəriən/ species worldwide is about 1,717 with the greatest number being in the Asia Pacific region. Many of these are gathered for human consumption and some species are cultivated in aquaculture systems.
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9 Health Benefits of Cucumbers Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated. However, there's reason to eat cucumbers all year long.
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The Speed of Growth of a Magnolia Tree M. acuminate, known simply as the cucumber tree, and its variety “Variegata” are deciduous and grow 60 to 80 feet tall at a rate of 24 inches per growing season, and their canopies spread 30 feet wide.. acuminate, known simply as the cucumber tree, and its variety “Variegata” are deciduous and grow 60 to 80 feet tall at a rate of 24 inches per growing season, and their canopies spread 30 feet wide.
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History of Cucumbers Since that pivotal moment over 4000 years ago, cucumber was spread beyond Indian borders, moved through Ancient Greece, Rome, Europe, New World, China, and eventually becoming fourth most widely cultivate vegetable in the world.
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Cucumber Although any cucumber can be pickled, commercial pickles are made from cucumbers specially bred for uniformity of length-to-diameter ratio and lack of voids in the flesh. Those cucumbers intended for pickling, called picklers, grow to about 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) long and 2.5 cm (1 in) wide.
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Cucumber, Lemon Cucumber, Lemon. Lemon yellow cucumbers are tender and sweet, excellent for salads and pickling. Don't be fooled by this heirloom's unusual shape-these bright yellow balls are excellent for salads and pickling. They have a clean, crisp taste and are never bitter. Normal-sized vines yield heavily and for a long time.
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- Trust us-these are some exciting cukes. Despite their nomenclature, Persian Cucumbers are thought to have originated in India (and more than 3,000 years ago!) - they are, however, staples of Mediterranean cuisine.r slice them and dip them into our Reduced Guilt Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip. Really, you can use them anywhere you'd use ordinary cucumbers-the results will simply remind you how unique our Persian Cucumbers are. We're selling each 16 ounce package (approximately 5-6 cucumbers) for $2.29.
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Cucumber Although any cucumber can be pickled, commercial pickles are made from cucumbers specially bred for uniformity of length-to-diameter ratio and lack of voids in the flesh. Those cucumbers intended for pickling, called picklers, grow to about 7 cm (3 in) to 10 cm (4 in) long and 2.5 cm (1 in) wide.urpless cucumbers are sweeter and have a thinner skin than other varieties of cucumber, and are reputed to be easy to digest and to have a pleasant taste. They can grow as long as 2 feet (0.61 m).
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- Melon vs. Squash. The cucumber is not particularly sweet, but it shares a genus with the cantaloupe and is botanically classified as a melon. The zucchini is a variety of summer squash and is of the same species as crookneck squash.
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cucumber (ˈkyu kʌm bər) n. 1. a creeping plant, Cucumis sativus, of the gourd family, occurring in many cultivated forms. 2. the edible fleshy green-skinned fruit of this plant, of a cylindrical shape with rounded ends.
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- Cucurbitaceae (cucumber family) The cucurbits, as they are called, number 750 species worldwide; most species are vines. The flowers vary from barely noticeable to large and conspicuous. The fruits range from small and dry to large and tasty; the latter include cucumbers, squash, and melons.
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Cucumbers Pick cucumbers at any stage of development before the seeds become hard. Cucumbers usually are eaten when immature. The best size depends upon the use and variety. They may be picked when they are no more than 2 inches long for pickles, 4 to 6 inches long for dills and 6 to 8 inches long for slicing varieties. A cucumber is of highest quality when it is uniformly green, firm and crisp.
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Sea cucumber Most sea cucumbers range in length from 10 to 30 centimetres although the smallest species is only 3 millimetres long and the largest can reach 100 cm in length. They do not have arms like many other Echinoderms but do have tube feet, often with suckers, that allow the animal to crawl. They move using their tube feet.
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- There are 34 calories in 1 large Cucumber (Peeled). Calorie breakdown: 12% fat, 72% carbs, 16% protein.
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Genetic Differentiation among Populations and Color Variants of Sea Cucumbers ( Stichopus Japonicus) from Korea and China Among the approximately 20 species of edible sea cucumber, the Far Eastern sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus) , which inhabits the coastal areas of Eastern Asia, including Korea, Japan, China, and Far Eastern Russia, is one of the most favored species [ 1 ].
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What's New and Beneficial About Cucumbers Cucumbers are scientifically known as Cucumis sativus and belong to the same botanical family as melons (including watermelon and cantaloupe) and squashes (including summer squash, winter squash, zucchini and pumpkin). Commercial production of cucumbers is usually divided into two types. Slicing cucumbers are produced for fresh consumption.