Safe from 6 months. Cucumbers provide hydration, vitamin K, potassium, and small amounts of vitamin C. They are refreshing on warm days and gentle on digestion.
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Peel, remove seeds, cut into thick spears. Cucumber has high water content and is cooling - great for teething. Serve chilled for extra soothing effect.
Halved slices or small dice, peeled. Skin can be offered if it's thin.
Any preparation. Raw rounds, sticks, in salads, with dips.
Garden notes
Very fast-growing. Can become bitter in heat - harvest regularly.
Direct sow after last frost into warm soil - germinates fast and grows vigorously.
Harvest for baby
For babies, peel and slice into long spears for 6-8 months. Leave some texture - don't steam mushy.
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