You might think that subjects such as burping belong in a humor column. Or perhaps you think that burping doesn’t belong in a newspaper at all. But burping is big business when it comes to selling ...

What makes a burpless cucumber burpless? The varieties sold as causing less burping all have thin skins and fewer seeds. There are three theories about what makes a cucumber burpy: Thick skins, seeds, ...

What is a “burpless” cucumber? Well, back in your great-grandparents’ day, the standard slicing cucumbers had their full complement of cucurbitacins — bitter compounds that provoked burping in many ...

The sign said “burpless cucumbers.” I had not noticed that my previous encounters with cucumbers were particularly burp-inducing, so I The sign said “burpless cucumbers.” I had not noticed that my ...

IN SEASON: The variety is a better choice this time of year, and the tender skin has a sweet flavor By PETE PETERSEN Special to The Oregonian At a time of year when regular cucumbers are expensive, ...

If you're keen to fill your salad bowl with fresh produce raised and harvested by your own hand, cucumbers are a good place to start, even if you live in the cooler Eastern U.S. states. Cukes need ...