There are two main types of cucumbers: small pickling types, which are bumpy and rough, and large slicing varieties, which ...

Types of Cucumbers There are several cucumber varieties, including: English Cucumbers: Long and slender with thin skin, they are often wrapped in plastic at the grocery store. Gherkin Cucumbers ...

The first year I made pickles from my garden cucumbers, I assumed any type would work just fine in the brine. Big mistake: I ended up with disappointing pickles that had tough skins and mushy centers.