Cucumbers x 3

Cucumber/Kūkama

Availability
Available all year round.   

Storage and Handling
Store in the refrigerator but try not to keep too cold. 

History
Cucumbers are thought to have originated in Southern Asia and were very popular in India. They eventually spread to Europe, where for thousands of years they were used to quench thirst.

Facts

• Cucumbers are very popular in salads

• Related to the watermelon it is easy to see why their watery flesh makes them so refreshing.

Variety
Lebanese Cucumbers: These are a recent addition to the market in New Zealand. Lebanese cucumbers are green skinned and white fleshed and are relatively small at around 12-15cm long

3 x Cucumbers