Where does Timun Mas come from?
Javanese
Timun Mas or Timun Emas (English: “The Golden Cucumber”) is a Javanese folktale telling the story of a brave girl that tries to escape and survive from an evil green giant that tried to catch and eat her.
What was Timun Mas magic stuff?
Timun Mas took her third magic stuff. It was cucumber seeds. She threw them and became cucumber field. But the giant still could escape from the field.
How could Timun Mas escape from the giant?
First Timun Mas sow the cucumber seeds given by her mother. Miraculously, the surrounding forests suddenly changed became a cucumber field. However, the giant was able to escape and returned to chase Timun Mas. Timun Mas immediately threw the packet of needles.
What is a golden cucumber?
SKU. prod002713. Gold Standard is part of Burpees BOOST collection of six vegetables that offer great taste and nutritional oomph. This is one cool, delicious cucumber with gorgeous golden flesh and five times the beta-carotene of other cucumbers. Plants are 18″ tall, spread 60″ and yield 6-8″ fruit in just 49 days.
What is a yellow cucumber called?
share. Heirloom. Round and yellow, this tennis ball-sized cucumber is a perfect serving for one or two people. It is believed to have been introduced to the US in the late 1800s. Lemon cucumber does not have a lemon taste, only color, but has a thin, tender skin with a flavor a little milder than a regular cucumber’s.
Can I eat a yellow cucumber?
You shouldn’t allow cucumbers to turn yellow. If you encounter a yellow cucumber, it’s usually over ripe. Cucumbers become bitter with size and yellow cucumbers are generally not fit for consumption. A yellow cucumber can also be the result of a virus, too much water, or a nutrient imbalance.
What do they call cucumbers in England?
an English cucumber is just the kind you’d buy normally in a British supermarket as ‘a cucumber’. They differ from the ones usually sold in the US, which are shorter, thicker- and smoother-skinned, and have bigger seeds.
What can I do with overripe yellow cucumbers?
But when you are making ripe or overripe cucumber relish it’s a good idea to peel them. As cucumbers mature their skins get thicker and harder, they wouldn’t taste very good in your relish! Making ripe cucumber relish is a great way to use up those big cucumbers you find hiding in your garden, even the yellow ones!
How do you keep cucumbers from turning yellow?
Improperly fertilized cucumbers will stay small rather than reaching a proper size and will often turn yellow. To prevent this, use a balanced fertilizer at planting time, or add compost or other organic matter to the soil. Fertilize again after bloom and then about once a month during the growing season.
Why did cucumbers turn yellow?
When cucumbers become over ripe, their green coloring produced from chlorophyll begins to fade, resulting in a yellowing pigment. Cucumbers become bitter with size and yellow cucumbers are generally not fit for consumption. A yellow cucumber can also be the result of a virus, too much water, or a nutrient imbalance.
Why are my cucumbers yellow and fat?
Fat yellow cucumbers that taste bitter are results of overwatering. If you cut them lengthwise, you will see a lot of seeds. Yellow cucumbers can also be over-ripe unless you are growing yellow cucumber varieties and are not aware of it. In contrast, insufficient watering can lead to a formation of small cucumbers.
