European cucumber explained

The European cucumber (also known as English cucumber^{[1] [2]}) is a variety of "seedless" cucumber that is longer and slimmer than other varieties.

It does not have a layer of wax on it, and the skin is tender when ripe.^{[3] [4]}

These cucumbers may come wrapped in plastic for longer shelf life and better freshness. As a seedless variety, they do not have to be seeded or peeled before consuming.^{[1] [5]}

Often used in salads and for pickling,^{[1] [2]} European cucumbers can be more expensive and less flavorful than some other types of cucumber.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lori . Alden . Cucumbers . foodsubs.com . 22 January 2017.
2. Web site: Hot House Cucumbers . specialtyproduce.com . 23 January 2017.
3. Web site: European Cucumbers | English Cucumber | Seedless . 5 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140329032000/http://www.europeancucumbers.com/products/ . 29 March 2014 . dead .
4. Web site: Cook's Thesaurus: Cucumbers. www.foodsubs.com.
5. Web site: Gardener . Geek . Growing Cucumber – European Cucumbers . geekgardener.in . 23 January 2017 . 27 August 2010.