Often eaten whole, Persian cucumbers are perfect for snacking, pickling, or adding to salads and dips. Their compact size makes them a convenient option for on-the-go munching or lunchbox additions.

To make homemade pickles, start by selecting Kirby or pickling cucumbers for their firmness and crisp texture. These cucumbers are ideal for pickling due to their small size and thin skin. Next, ...

"Kirby cucumbers are the ideal size for pickling, and the skin isn't too thick for the brine to penetrate," says Schmidtberger. English cucumbers also work for pickling, but, because of their ...

Gherkin Cucumbers: Small and bumpy, ideal for pickling. Kirby Cucumbers: Short and crispy, perfect for pickles as well. Persian Cucumbers: Small and sweet, typically eaten fresh. How to Buy and ...

If you enjoy the taste of fresh cucumber, sow some seeds in spring for a summer-long supply. Here's our guide to growing your own. Before buying cucumber seed, check that they're ideal for your needs.

For snacking, I reach for the small, sweet Persian cucumbers nestled in groups of five or six on a cardboard tray wrapped in plastic. If I’m pickling, I opt for Kirby cucumbers, the bumpy, ...

Cut grilled cucumbers into bite-size chunks and add them back to reserved marinade. Toss to coat and set aside for 10-20 minutes before serving. Pile cucumbers on a serving platter or into a large ...

Kirby salesman dropped by ... soap and took up a few hours of their time to sell them an expensive vacuum the size of a lawn mower? Here’s hoping they won’t have to. Last may I bought a ...

A Canadian TikTok creator whose viral cucumber salad recipes have received millions of views and shares is being blamed for a shortage of the vegetable in Iceland, the BBC reported. TikTok creator ...