Maine Harvest for Hunger

Cucumbers

Choose: Firm, green and slender cucumbers that do not have soft spots and wrinkled skin.
Store: Cucumbers should be stored in the refrigerator and are best if used within 1 week.
How to use: Wash well. Cucumbers are almost always eaten raw with or without the skin. They can be sauteed or stir-fried too.

Recipes:

For more recipes, nutrition, and preparation information, visit the Cucumbers, Bulletin #4254 – part of UMaine Extension’s Vegetables and Fruits for Health series.

To learn how to make cucumber pickles, visit the Let’s Preserve Pickles, Bulletin #4044 – contains recipes.

Questions?

For more information about Harvest for Hunger, contact your local county Extension office or complete and submit our contact form.

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