That doesn't stop us from wondering how certain foods are technically classified. Is cucumber a fruit? And for that matter, is tomato a fruit? Is avocado a fruit? Those aren't the only foods in ...

The debate over whether cucumber is a fruit or a vegetable has also arisen. Dr. Livingood clarified that, botanically, cucumber is a fruit, although it is treated as a vegetable in culinary terms.

Cucumbers are in season from May to October, but are available year-round. Look for firm, vibrantly green fruit without wrinkles. Smaller ridged cucumbers differ little in taste to the more common ...

Amla is rich in vitamin C which helps in boosting immunity and the most hydrating veggie ever cucumber helps in ...

Cucumbers must be kept moist, but not soaking, to prevent a check to the fruit. Once the fruit appears, give them a boost by feeding every fortnight with a fertiliser high in potash.

Also, cucumber season is here (May through August in most of the U.S.) and the delightfully refreshing fruit is perfect in drinks, salads, or entrees on a hot day. Yes, they grow from a flowering ...

You can try making gazpacho with green or yellow tomatoes, or supplement with other fruit like watermelon or cherries. Why peel and seed the cucumbers? This recipe has you peel the cucumbers and ...