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Store whole cucumbers in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator, wrapped in a paper towel and placed inside a plastic bag. This helps maintain freshness for up to a week.

Peeling is optional. If the skin is thick or waxed, peel for a milder taste. Thin-skinned varieties can be eaten as is.

Yes, cucumbers can be stir-fried, sautéed, or even added to soups. Cooking mellows their flavor.

English cucumbers are longer, thinner, and have fewer seeds, making them great for salads. Regular cucumbers have thicker skins and more seeds.

Look for firm, dark green cucumbers without soft spots or yellow patches.

Yes, cucumber skins are edible and contain nutrients, but wash thoroughly before eating.

Yes, cucumber seeds are completely edible, though some recipes call for removing them for texture.

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Sprinkle sliced cucumbers with a little salt and let them sit for 10–15 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel before adding to salads.

Slice the cucumber lengthwise and use a spoon to gently scoop out the seeds.

Wash thoroughly, trim the ends, and slice or leave whole depending on your recipe. Brine them as directed.

Slice and add to water, cocktails, or smoothies for a refreshing flavor.

Freezing is not recommended for fresh eating, as it changes the texture, but frozen cucumbers can be used in smoothies or cold soups.

Slice cucumber lengthwise into thin, even strips to fit in your sushi rolls.

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Cucumbers are great in salads, sandwiches, sushi, tzatziki, pickles, and chilled soups.