Another concurred, pointing out: "The plastic wrapping on the cucumber is specifically there ... "I think plastic packaging on fruit and vegetables should be banned, and I refuse to buy it if ...

It's common to use only a portion of a cucumber and store the rest. To preserve what's left, simply cover the exposed end with a bit of plastic wrap. Then return it to its original packaging.

looks like an American cucumber's first cousin. Long and dark green, these cucumbers can be distinguished by their packaging -- they're often wrapped in plastic to preserve their more delicate skin.