Cucumbers can be grown as a groundcover or a vine. It has tendrils that attach themselves to a trellis or structure for climbing. I didn’t realize I had this small cucumber because it was hidden under the large leaves. I noticed it when I lifted the foliage to water it yesterday. In a few more days it will be big enough to pick. Eaten raw the cucumber offers Vitamin C along with many other nutrients but when pickled the nutrients are often depleted.
The cucumber has been popular for at least 3000 years and is probably native to India.
The cucumber has been popular for at least 3000 years and is probably native to India.
