We did a taste test this year, including a few different types, and the classic english cucumbers were universally considered better than the asian types. The pickling were also very good, but worse in terms of skin and can get bitter. I liked the texture on asians better, a nice fine crunch. There are also the mini english cucumbers which are becoming very popular in supermarkets, they taste the same as the big ones.
The mini we had, called Passandra, also is better against disease (downy mildew).
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