Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1:40:01 PM UTC-4, Sheldon wrote:
>> On Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:57:05 -0700 (PDT), bruce bowser
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1:49:25 AM UTC-4, US Janet wrote:
>>>> I did a little looking around and found these two recipes that I will
>>>> try this summer.
>>>>
>>>> FERMENTING PICKLES
>>>> ISRAELI STYLE
>> Lidicrus, cucumbers won't grow in the Israeli deserts. Growing
>> cucumbers needs a cool moist environment and rich soil. Israel grows
>> only the bitter and despondant.
>
> Ludicrous. Cucumbers originated in India and they certainly are grown
> in Israel,
> <https://www.haifa-group.com/cucumber-fertilizer/crop-guide-growing-cucumbers>
> which is by no means a desert everywhere in the country.
>
> "Israel, like many long thin countries, has a surprising number of microclimates. It is possible to ski in the morning on Mount Hermon in the north, and in the afternoon to go scuba diving to see the Coral Reef in the Red Sea resort of Eilat. Likewise, it is possible to be in the Central Mountains at 3300 feet altitude, and a short time afterward to fall away to the Judean Desert, where the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth at 1300 feet below sea level, is situated. One can visit the hot, humid Sea of Galilee, where you will be surrounded by date palms and banana trees. Climb ten minutes on to the Golan Heights and cool climate produce like apples, pears and wine grapes are grown. It is a country of variety, extremes, but all on a small scale. Israel would comfortably fit into New Jersey."
>
> <https://www.winesofisrael.com/regions/>
>
> How do you suppose they grow cucumbers in California?
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>

I bet they can't grow them big enough to suit Popeye.