CULTIVATE SEASONS
CROP FOCUS Food for thought with an up close look at four seasonal veggies
by Amanda Micek
Cucumbers History
Fun Fact Cucumbers are 96% water!
Originating from India, cucumbers are one of the oldest grown vegetables. They have been in gardens for over 3,000 years and
Recipe
were grown by the Romans, Greeks, and ancient Egyptians. Christopher Columbus is
Cucumber Sandwich
credited with bringing the cucumber to the Americas, introducing the crop to Haiti in
Ingredients
1494.
8 oz cream cheese
Growing Tip Cucumbers like sun, loose and fertile soil, and warm weather. Make sure to plant your seeds 1-2 feet apart to avoid
2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 loaf of bread 1 long cucumber or 2-3 smaller ones Dill,
garlic
powder,
other
seasonings
(like
salt and pepper) as desired
crowding, which can contribute to the spread of bacterial wilt and powdery mildew, two diseases that can plague
Preparation
your plants. Mix together cream cheese, mayo, a pinch of dill, a dash of garlic powder, and any
Health Benefits Cucumbers are a great low calorie option with only eight calories per half cup. They
other seasonings you want.
Spread on the bread and top with thinly sliced cucumber.
also have high amounts of antioxidants and Vitamin K.
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Enjoy!
