If you have always been looking for a list that includes names of different varieties of cucumber and contains pictures of each one, you are reading the right article. According to the latest research, the origin of cucumber goes back to India. So far more than one thousand types of it have been found. However, not all of them are edible. Generally, cucumber is divided into three categories. The first types are the ones specially used for pickling. The second groups are greenhouse cucumber, also known as seedless. And the third one is green cucumber which is the most commonly found variety. Here are some of the other most common and edible types. 
- Simple Armenian cucumber: in terms of appearance this type is thinner and longer in a light green color you can also see strips on its surface.
- Armenian cucumber, also called snake melon, is similar to its simple type only with the difference that its green strips turn yellow once it's fully grown. And it has a more favorable smell and taste.
- Lemon cucumber gets its name from its resemblance to lemon. It's crispy and sweet in taste and unlike other types, this one doesn’t have any bitter parts.
- Italian cucumber is small, round, and solid in color with a pleasant smell and sweet taste making it a very good choice for fresh use.
Unusual Cucumber Varieties
All varieties of cucumber that are local to a specific region, might seem unusual to those who haven't seen them at all. They differ in terms of color, size, shape, and taste. However, a certain verity that is weird in one's opinion is typical to others, therefore, it greatly depends on the reader's living area. So it's hard to categorize some varieties as common and others as unusual. But because of the fact that the less something is seen, the more unusual it seems here are some of the least seen and found varieties of cucumber. 
- Soyu cucumber originated in china with a fleshier and drier texture. This one is easily found in the local markets in China.
- Cucamelon is a cucumber that looks exactly like watermelon but in a much smaller size.
- Bitter melon or Karalla is another tropical and semi-tropical vegetable with significant bumpy skins.
- Prickly cucumber has spikes on it that can look like cactus at first look.
- Salt and pepper cucumber are in light yellow or white colors they are 13cm long. The riper they are, the darker skin they have. The best use of it is in the pickle and you can serve it as a side dish. It can last over a month if it's kept in cold.
Best Cucumber Varieties
There is no easy way to define what cucumber variety is the best. The criteria for the best type is different from one person to another but some factors like taste and fragrance are the standards that everyone would agree upon when it comes to picking up one specific type as the best. In terms of taste Persian cucumber is similar to Slicing cucumber which has a slightly sweet taste, with a quite juicy and fleshy texture. 
The best thing about this variety is that it's available all year round. However, the standards for different people with different goals are not the same. For example, a chef might be looking for some varieties that have better looks than taste so that they can be used as decorative toppings in salads, or in another situation the same chef might need a variety that tastes better when it's cooked. So it can be said that the only way to signify the best cucumber is to see how compatible it is with your needs. Therefore, to find the best one you need to first define your need before choosing one. Otherwise, you might use the best variety of cucumber in the wrong way and have a negative impression of it for the rest of your life.
Mini Cucumber Varieties
One of the most interesting kinds of cucumber is the mini cucumber. One type of it is white and round with thin skin and suitable for both cooking and fresh use. The other one is Snack cucumber also known as a Cocktail which is very small and it takes only a few bits to finish. Mini cucumbers are easy to cultivate you just need to have the seed and plant it 4 cm deep in the ground in the spring. You might find it funny that you can grow it even in your house. But to make it work you should plant three to five seeds in a vase that is 24cm in diameter. 
Cucumber falls into the category of vegetables but a certain vegetable that looks a lot like cucumber is Karla. Some Asian countries such as India, China, and Pakistan are the major exporters of this product. It has healing properties and is used as a medicine for diabetes that can be consumed either fresh or processed. For those who are not familiar with Karla a way to distinguish whether it's ripe or unripe is by looking at the inside. When it is unripe there is jelly inside of it that goes away as it ripens.
Yellow Cucumber Varieties
When we hear the word cucumber the first color that pops into our mind is green. But interestingly there are different colors for cucumber from green and white to black and yellow. The yellow type has an oval shape and turns from green to yellow as time passes. It is mostly available in the late spring and fall. The yellow cucumber has the possibility to be cultivated both directly and indirectly. 
One of the advantages that it has over other types is that it can grow in all seasons. The seeds of this variety are more expensive than the typical ones because it has a higher quality yield as well. It's supplied in large quantities also online purchase is available for farmers. Its popularity and benefits for health have drawn people's attention to itself and made it a potential product to enter the global market and a profitable business. There is a good market for yellow cucumber all over the world. In harvest season the supply rate is higher causing lower prices and as it starts to run out of stock the demand gets higher, therefore; the price varies according to supply and demand. Before making a purchase either as a buyer or consumer, make sure about the best time and place you can find it.