European cucumber

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The European cucumber (also known as English cucumber or Hot House cucumber) is a variety of cucumber that has smaller seeds and is longer and slimmer than other varieties.{{cite web |last= |first= |title=Cucumbers |url=https://foodsubs.com/groups/fruit/fruit-vegetables/cucumbers |accessdate=29 March 2025 |website=FoodSubs |publisher=}}{{cite web |title=Hot House Cucumbers |url=http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Hot_House_Cucumbers_384.php |accessdate=23 January 2017 |website=Specialty Produce |publisher=}}

It does not have a layer of wax on it, and the skin is tender when ripe.{{Cite web |title=Product Details |url=http://www.europeancucumbers.com/products/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329032000/http://www.europeancucumbers.com/products/ |archive-date=29 March 2014 |access-date= |website=European Cucumbers}}

These cucumbers may come wrapped in plastic for longer shelf life and better freshness. They do not have to be seeded or peeled before consuming.{{cite web |last1= |first1= |date=27 August 2010 |title=Growing Cucumber – European Cucumbers |url=http://geekgardener.in/2010/08/27/growing-european-cucumber/ |accessdate=23 January 2017 |website=GEEKGARDENER |publisher=}}

Often used in salads and for pickling, European cucumbers can be more expensive and less flavorful than some other types of cucumber.