Jun 23, 2023, 03:21 PM IST

English cucumber vs regular cucumber

Sonali Sharma

The English cucumber is long, thin, and straight. It can be twice the length of a regular cucumber. 

The skin of the English cucumber is much more delicate than the skin of other cucumber varieties. 

English cucumber has a sweeter flavor and fewer seeds compared to other cucumber varieties. 

The English cucumber has delicate seeds that are easier to digest compared to the seeds of other cucumber varieties.

English cucumbers and regular cucumber have a high amount of Vitamin K

The taste of English cucumber is less bitter, milder, and almost sweet as compared to regular cucumbers.

The skin of English cucumber is thinner and edible.

Both cucumbers and English cucumbers are classified as Cucumis sativus. These two cucumber types are just different varieties.