The Health Benefits of Cucumbers
Picture Credit: Lucie Rangel The Health Benefits of Cucumbers Cucumber Cucumbers are a fruit that is native to the Americas, and they are grown in temperate climates all over the world. Cucumbers are a cool-season vegetable, meaning that they grow best during the spring and summertime. They can be grown in a variety of different environments, including hot and dry areas, as well as cooler ones with more moisture. Cucumbers are an annual plant that grows to a height of up to 30 inches tall. They have small, oval-shaped leaves that may be green or bluish-green in color. The leaves will wilt as cucumbers grow and develop during the summer months. The flowers that appear on cucumber plants are small and yellowish-green in color; they bloom during the late spring or early summer months when temperatures are warm enough for them to do so successfully. The fruits produced by cucumber plants are also known as "cakes" or "sweets". They can range from 1 inch long up to 3 inch...