Cucumber Production

Production Requirements Cucumbers are warm season vegetables. They do not tolerate frost. Temperatures below 10° C (50° F) may impact crop growth and negatively affect fruit quality. They require well drained, compaction-free locations with ample fertility. Freshmarket cucumbers respond well to plasticulture and fertigation. High levels of nitrogen may result in excess leaf growth and …
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Food And Mood

Did you know that what you eat can affect your mental health? Some foods contain vitamins and nutrients that support brain health and help improve mood, energy and concentration levels. Fruits and vegetables Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibre found in food. They are the main source of energy for your body. Fruits and …
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Fermented Foods And New Challenges In The Use Of Bacteria

CONICET researchers studying new metabolic pathways in lactic acid bacteria. One potential way to develop high-quality food and control potential health risks . For over ten years Christian Magni , biochemical and principal investigator of CONICET at the Laboratory of Physiology and Genetics of Lactic Acid Bacteria , Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of …
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How To Improve Your Gut Health

We’re becoming increasingly aware of the role our gut plays on our overall health. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to know what’s true or false. So how do we improve our gut health? What’s the difference between good bacteria and bad bacteria? Are gut health supplements and cleanses the only …
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Grandma Beaumont’s Pickles

Ingredients 5-6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) green tomatoes (not vital, but smaller size ones look good) 1 1/2 pounds (600 grams) small white onions (look better and slice into nice small rings) 2 or 3 cucumbers (apple variety enhances as they have larger, fleshly seeds) 2 tablespoon salt 4 cups white sugar (more or less) 2 …
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“Mudders” Pickles

There is no better way to preserve those summer garden vegetables then a good mustard pickle. Almost a necessity on a fish cakes, A jiggs dinners and a fixture on the table for many a mug up in homes across the Island. This is a good guideline base recipe upon which anything you want can …
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Homemade Umeboshi (Japanese Salt-Preserved Plums)

Update: I’ve revised this, possibly the most popular umeboshi recipe in English online, to include some key troubleshooting notes. Originally published June 18, 2009. My mom has been making a batch of umeboshi every year since, and I’ve also added some more notes from her. My mother came for a visit this week, bringing along …
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Fermented Food Of Hue People

In late 2019, on the occasion of the special ASEAN-Korea summit conference, Korean Food Promotion Institute (KFPI) organized the seminar: “Fermented Food in Cuisine of ASEAN and Korea.” As a representative of Vietnam, I introduced the fermented food of Hue to the Korean public with the speech: “Fermented Foods in Traditional Cuisine of Hue: Value, …
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Guxiangqing Pickled Vegetables

Manchurian Pickled Cabbage Manchurian pickled cabbage has rich lactic acid bacteria, refined fibers and vitamin B1,B2 and C; its low calories makes it a healthier dish. And the Korean style kimchi is the best side dish for hot pots and savory stinky hot pots. All products are examined, no artificial additives and no pesticide residues. …
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Chinese Cheese Fermenting Flavor

FERMENTED tofu, which is known in Chinese as furu or doufuru, is an intriguing condiment in Chinese cuisine. The texture of fermented tofu is similar to blue cheese or feta cheese. In fact, the tofu is often referred to as “Chinese cheese.” The origin of the technique used in fermenting tofu isn’t known, but the …
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Story Of Nhut – A Specialty Of Nghe An

For [Vietnamese] northerners, fermented pickles are part and parcel of daily meals, but for locals in central provinces, particularly Nghe An, nhút (pickle made from young jackfruit) is a real specialty. Ho Thi Nguyet from the rural district of Thanh Chuong said most households in the province know how to make nhút but the most delicious came from her district. Asked …
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Avocado Green Pickle Salsa

Spicy, sour, sweet or dill. Whatever your pickle preference, it’s likely Mt. Olive Pickles in Wayne County has your pickle craving covered. With almost 100 years in the pickle business, Mt. Olive  has certainly earned a reputation for being tops in the pickle industry. That reputation is not just in North Carolina, home of Mt. Olive Pickles, …
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Cucumber Relish

Relish is a traditional North American condiment. It originated as a way to use up an abundance of homegrown vegetables and fruit. This mixed pickle also served as an easy way for our pioneer ancestors to add variety to their plain and basic diets. For best flavour allow jars to stand for 2 weeks before …
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Chunky Mustard Pickles

The word “pickle” comes from the Dutch pekel or northern German pokel, meaning “salt” or “brine”, two very important components in the pickling process. Makes approximately 7 – 500 mL (pint) jars Ingredients:  3500 mL (14 cups) prepared cucumbers, or zucchini  1500 mL (6 cups) finely chopped onion  50 mL (1/4 cup) …
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Zesty Bread And Butter Pickles

When pickling cucumbers are not available, substitute seeded peeled field cucumbers. To prepare, peel cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Cut into 1 cm (1/2 inch) slices. English cucumbers are not recommended for pickling. Makes approximately 7 – 500 mL (pint) jars Ingredients:  3 kg (6 1/2 lb) pickling cucumbers  …
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Fermented Tofu

Miaoli’s Hakka people typically refer to fermented tofu as “tofu syrup.” Just like pickled vegetables, dried leafy mustards, dried radish, and pickled cucumbers, Hakka people, who are thrifty and resourceful by nature, keep tofu from rotting by making it fermented, turning it into an important seasoning that is rich in nutrition and easy to store. …
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Hakka Pickles Essence Of Hakka Delicacies

Pickled vegetables have always been a Hakka specialty. They are food items that can be preserved for a long time. Various dishes have been invented using pickled vegetables. An example is planting radish between harvests of rice. In addition to eating it fresh, it can be cut into chunks (Luo Bo Gan), shredded (Luo Bo …
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Hakka Pickles

Hakka people live in the mountain and forest areas of Taiwan. In order to preserve food, they have developed special skills. Pickled vegetables have always been a Hakka specialty, enabling various kinds of vegetables to become foods that can be preserved for a long time. In addition, many dishes have been invented as a result. …
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Hakka Pickled Vegetables

Hakka Pickled Vegetables In the early days, Hakkas migrated to Taiwan and lived near mountainous areas. In order to easily carry and preserve food, they developed a long-term preservation method for dried and pickled food. Due to the diligent work ethics of the Hakka people, they sweated a lot and must supplement their salt intake to …
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Cucumber And Gherkins

Gherkin is a term generally used to refer to a savoury pickled cucumber. Gherkins and commercial cucumbers belong to the same species (Cucumis sativus), but are from different cultivar groups. They are usually picked when 4 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) in length and pickled in jars or cans with vinegar (often flavored …
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Kim Chi Flowchart

Flowchart demonstrating key steps when making kim chi Kim chi is a fermented dish of vegetables from Korea. Fermentation is a way of preserving food by altering the environment in which bacteria (harmful and beneficial) live. Common ingredients used to make kimchi include cabbage, radish, onions, garlic, ginger and cucumber. To make kim chi, cut …
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Cucumbers

HOW IT’S GROWN Cucumbers grow on vines that grow close to the ground. Since the plant likes to spread out, some farmers help them grow up a fence or a trellis in order to save space. Farmers and gardeners plant cucumbers between May and June, and they grow through the summer months. Cucumber plants have …
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Dilled Cucumbers Or Green Tomatoes

Dilled Cucumbers Or Green Tomatoes Recipe 40 to 50 medium-sized or large cucumbers, or green tomatoes. 3/4 cup (2 oz.) whole mixed pickle spices. Fresh or dried dill. 1 pint (2 cups) vinegar. 1 pound (IV2 cups) salt. 2 gallons water. Wash and drain the cucumbers or green tomatoes. Place half of the pickle spices …
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Pickled Pickle Power

A pickled cucumber (commonly known as a PICKLE in the United States and Canada, and a GHERKIN in Britain, Ireland, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand) is a cucumber that has been pickled in a brine, vinegar, or other solution. They are then left to ferment for a period by either immersing the cucumbers in …
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Gut Health

Good health begins in your gut. Why is the Gut so Important To Overall Health? •Beneficial bacteria(Probiotics) •Studies have found enhancing the health of the gut can lead to an improvement in: –Immune function –Brain function –Obesity –Toxin levels in the body –Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) –Allergies –Chronic fatigue syndrome Is there a Brain-Gut Connection? •Enteric …
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