JULY
Cool as a Cucumber
This green beauty is definitely a big dill! As a member of the squash and melon family, this cool treat is harvested in your region from July through September. Did you know that the inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside?
Cucumbers are 95% water and have vitamin A and vitamin K in them. Grow your knowledge of cucumbers with more fun facts below!
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CUCUMBER FAST FACTS
Cucumbers are 95% water.
Cucumbers (like tomatoes) are fruit, not vegetables!
The inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside.
Cucumbers are related to squash and melons.
Pickles are cucumbers that preserved in a salty bath of vinegar and spices.
Grow Kids’ Interest in Local Foods
From farmer storytelling kits to informational posters, our kits make it easy (and fun!) for kids to learn about local foods.
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