Walk through the produce aisle at any grocery store and the English cucumber stands out. While its neighbors sit loose in bins or stacked in open crates, this long, slender variety arrives sealed head-to-toe in a tight sleeve of plastic. For years, shoppers have peeled it off without a second thought. But once you understand…

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