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Which cucumbers are considered the strangest: many have never even heard of such varieties
04.08.2023 12:35
Cucumbers are a very common vegetable, so it is not surprising that there are many varieties of this crop in the world.
As it turns out, certain varieties can be safely called unusual and even strange.
What varieties of cucumbers are we talking about?
Chinese snakes
This variety has several names, but all of them somehow mention the Celestial Empire and snakes. The fact is that the variety was bred by Chinese craftsmen.
Its peculiarity is its unusual shape, reminiscent of a snake. Despite its unusual appearance, these cucumbers were liked by many gardeners who dealt with them.
An interesting fact is that this vegetable can never grow bitter. But the taste of the fruit is somewhat similar to watermelon.
Rough Melothria
This is an unusual African variety of cucumbers, which is distinguished by the small size of the fruits. It is noteworthy that African cucumbers are extremely tasty.
The vegetable is also used for preparations. Despite the fact that this crop originates from Africa, it has been grown all over the world.
