Oatmeal AI
Oatmeal Farm Network | Cucumber Varieties

Cucumber Varieties


Below is a list of all known varieties for Cucumber. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.


Variety Name Description
Beit Alpha Cucumber A smooth, thin-skinned, seedless cucumber with a mildly sweet flavor; similar to Persian and English types.
English Cucumber A long, slender, nearly seedless cucumber with thin, edible skin; often wrapped in plastic for freshness.
Gherkin A very small, bumpy cucumber (often immature) primarily used for pickling and brining.
Kirby Cucumber A short, bumpy cucumber with thin skin, ideal for pickling due to its crispness and small size.
Persian Cucumber A small, thin-skinned, burpless cucumber known for its crispness and minimal seeds; often used in salads.
Pickling Cucumber A short, blocky cucumber with bumpy skin, cultivated specifically for processing into pickles.
Slicing Cucumber The general term for standard, large cucumbers with thick, often waxed, skin; used for fresh eating.