CUCUMBERS

The humble cucumber, a staple of the British summer salad, is an incredible vegetable. It originated in India and cucumber seeds found their way to this country in the Middle Ages. Its long, green fruit is eaten before it ripens and the expression ‘cool as cucumber’ reflects its refreshingly high water content. We think it’s wonderful, which is why we stock plenty of cucumber seeds.

Botanically speaking, if you were looking for cucumber seeds you should be in the fruit section. Because it has enclosed seeds and it develops from a flower it is technically a fruit. But you’ll find it under vegetable seeds because that’s how most people think of it.

Inside Cucumber Seeds

The soft flesh of the cucumber is not just refreshing, it also has a distinctive taste. On top of that it’s reputed to have a host of medicinal qualities. There’s plenty of vitamin C in there, and the waxy green skin contains beneficial minerals such as silica, magnesium and potassium. There are lots of benefits to be had from buying and growing cucumber seeds.

If you want to have a go at growing this healthy and popular vegetable, take a look at the seed varieties we have on offer. There’s plenty to choose from, but don’t take too long, because the growing season won’t last forever. The sooner you buy the sooner you can harvest.