Cucumber breeds & varieties
8 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SCucumis sativus
Origin: IN, GR, EU
Cooling CrispHigh WaterHigh Water CrispImmature Pepo
SEnglish Cucumber
Origin: GB, NL, US
Few SeedsGreenhouse MildLong FormLong Seedless
APersian Cucumber
Origin: IR, US
Dense CrispDense FleshLoud SnapMini Thin Skin
AKirby
Origin: US
Brine CrispBumpy SkinClassic CucumberFirm
AGherkin
Origin: FR, EU, US
Bite SizeBrine DefinedCondiment RolePickle Primary
AJapanese Cucumber
Origin: JP
Crisp SweetDressing FriendlyLow Bitterness ModernSlender
AArmenian Cucumber
Origin: AM, US
Melon Species Sold As CucumberMildMild FleshNever Bitter Heat
BLemon Cucumber
Origin: US
Garden NoveltyLemon ShapeMildMild Juicy