Short, long, thin, fat, spiny, spherical, cylindrical--the cucumber family has it all. From the thin, elongated, dark green 'Telegraph’ cucumbers widely grown in hydroponic greenhouses to the round, white apple cucumbers popular with home gardeners, these fruit are second only to tomatoes in terms of commercial hydroponic production.

Cucumbers (Cucumis spp.) are universally popular as a fresh salad vegetable,

Greenhouse cucumbers yield incredibly high numbers of fruit compared to their ancestors and have been bred for pest and disease resistance, which helps make success easier.

Cucumber Salad with Feta

2 large cucumbers
8 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. (or dash) paprika

Preparation:

Peel cucumber, remove seeds and cut into cubes. Combine with onion and cheese. Whisk oil and lemon juice together and drizzle over vegetables. Add cumin and sprinkle with paprika before serving.