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should be scraped out before use • English cucumbers usually come individually shrink-wrapped, which means that there’s no need to scrub them before eating (they are not waxed) The skins are thinner than those of American cucumbers and so can be consumed with no problem Although English cucumbers are usually relatively seedless, they are also much more watery than their American counterparts They are more convenient to prepare but less flavorful • Kirby cucumbers are like small versions of American cucumbers Thick-skinned and relatively seedless, they have the strongest flavor of the three types and a texture that can sometimes border on tough They are best pickled Fresh whole cucumbers can be stored in the vegetable crisper drawer for at least a week and often much longer Cut cucumber pieces should be stored wrapped in a moist paper towel inside an airtight plastic bag or container to prevent moisture loss Eat cut cucumbers within 3 days KNIFE SKILLS: How to Cut Cucumbers STEP 1: SPLIT THE CUCUMBER IN HALF Split the cucumber lengthwise in half  ...KNIFE SKILLS: How to Cut Cucumbers STEP 1: SPLIT THE CUCUMBER IN HALF Split the cucumber lengthwise in half