The Specific Reason English Cucumbers Come Wrapped In Plastic - Chowhound

Mulevich/Shutterstock Are cucumbers the most versatile veg? Whether they're diced into a summer salad, layered into sandwiches, dropped into cocktails, or chilled on your eyelids post-brunch, cucumbers bring a cool crunch to almost every occasion. But whatever you're using them for, it's important that cucumbers are crisp and fresh. And that's why the English variety comes wrapped in plastic. Head to your local…