CUCUMBERS

The cucumber is a unique fruit that has a plethora of applications. From eating it in a salad to eating it as a pickle, they sure are delicious.  Although cucumbers are 95% water, they still have many vitamins and minerals that act as antioxidants for the body. With the high-water content and the snap of the waxy coating, they are a refreshing snack in the summertime.

Cucumbers are typically harvested in Minnesota from early August through the beginning of October. Farmers in Minnesota work hard to produce a few million pounds of cucumbers each year! 

Minnesota is a leader in greenhouse farming practice that allows us to enjoy local cucumbers for even longer each year!