Have you ever picked up an English cucumber at the grocery store and wondered why it comes wrapped in a tight layer of plastic? Unlike ordinary cucumbers, which are often sold loose in the produce section, English cucumbers usually come covered from end to end.
At first glance, the packaging may seem unnecessary. After all, cucumbers have skin, so why do they need an extra layer? The answer has less to do with appearance and more to do with freshness, moisture loss, and the way these long, slender vegetables are
