Cucumbers are a popular and versatile garden vegetable.
They are relatively easy to grow, and there are many different varieties to choose from. Cucumbers are delicious eaten alone, and they are a tasty addition to tossed salads, main dishes, and appetizers. History suggests they eventually made their way to Italy, Greece, and China, and it is believed that the Romans were responsible for bringing the cucumber to other European countries. By the middle of the sixteenth century cucumbers were being cultivated in North America. The same article says cucumber varieties that are available today are much different from the first types.