Types of Cucumbers

Types of Cucumbers

Just because a cucumber is listed as a pickling doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some slices!  It just means that it is more popular to pickle gherkin and kirby cucumbers. Pickling – These have thicker skins and are shorter. Slicing – these have thinner skins and are longer. Check out the fruit category of vegetables […]

Types of Brussels Sprouts

Types of Brussels Sprouts

While you can have some color variation (green or red/purple) for brussels sprouts, the main types differ in size and maturity. For a my grow beds, I prefer to grow the shorter ones because I am always trying to maximize my harvests. Short– grows 2 feet tall and under and typically mature in less than […]

Types of Celery

Types of Celery

When you are looking for celery seeds, you will see that some seed companies include celery root in the mix even though the main event is not the stalks and the leaves. All three types have a celery flavor. Stalk or Stem: This type is what you typically find at the grocery. The main attraction […]