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How to Seed a Cucumber

From Nancy Gaifyllia, for About.com

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Peel the Cucumber

Peel a cucumber with a peelerPhoto © N. Gaifyllia, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Recipes that call for seeded cucumber (cucumber with the seeds removed) are usually looking for that light fresh taste that comes from the inside of the cucumber. This means that the peel should also be removed.

Use a peeler and remove the dark green outer skin.

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