Cucurbitacins are the bitter-tasting components present in all cucumbers. These cucurbitacins can cause people to burp after eating cucumbers. Cucurbitacin compounds are usually confined to the leaves, stems and roots of the plants, which humans don't eat. It is only when these bitter tannins move into the fruits that we start detecting an unfavorable bitter taste. Although these cucurbitacins are present in all varieties of cucumber plants, not all cucumbers will have a bitter taste. Favorable growing conditions can help prevent bitter tasting fruits, while plant stress in the form of temperature, drought, or nutritional imbalances can make fruits more taste more bitter.
Many excellent varieties and selections of cucumbers are available with reduced amount of these bitter-tasting compounds. These are known as "Burpless" cucumbers. You'll find some of the best in this category.
Many excellent varieties and selections of cucumbers are available with reduced amount of these bitter-tasting compounds. These are known as "Burpless" cucumbers. You'll find some of the best in this category.
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* 30 seeds - $2.95 - In Stock
(50-75 Day) Attractive when cut into slices, with a thin skin that is easily digested. The pale green, ribbed fruits...Buy Now Details -
* 20 seeds - $3.95 - In Stock
* 250 Seeds - $9.75 - In Stock
58 days. High yields of sweet, thin-skinned, seedless fruits. Glossy, bright green skins are spineless,...Buy Now Details -
* 30 seeds - $3.35 - In Stock
* 500 Seeds - $5.95 - Out of Stock
60-65 days. Delicious, burpless cukes for pickling and 'munching'. Nearly spineless fruits are crisp and...Buy Now Details -
* 30 seeds - $2.25 - In Stock
(62 Day)-Harvest loads of uniform, smooth and straight cukes. Heavy-yielding vines consistently provide good yields...Buy Now Details -
* 20 seeds - $4.55 - In Stock
* 250 Seeds - $19.95 - In Stock
70 days. A cucumber that's near perfection! Skin is so thin on these Japanese burpless cucumbers, there's no need...Buy Now Details -
* 30 seeds - $6.45 - In Stock
* 250 seeds - $29.95 - In Stock
(62 Days) One of our most popular 'burpless' cucumbers. This productive hybrid has mild flavor and no trace of...Buy Now Details -
* 15 seeds - $6.75 - In Stock
* 100 Seeds - $26.95 - Out of Stock
58 days. The ultimate 'burpless' cucumber for growing inside or outdoors. Produces loads of long, straight,...Buy Now Details -
* 30-seeds - $3.55 - In Stock
58 days. The ultimate 'burpless' cuke - completely bitter free. Slim fruits up to 14 inches long have dark green...Buy Now Details -
* 30 seeds - $4.75 - In Stock
* 200 seeds - $12.95 - Out of Stock
62 days. One of the first burpless cucumbers and still tops for flavor and yield. The crisp, juicy, tender fruits...Buy Now Details
