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
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Cucumbers are 95% water.
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Cucumbers (like tomatoes) are fruit, not vegetables!
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The inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside.
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Cucumbers are related to squash and melons.
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