It is known to subsistence farmers in Asia. Often times, they see cucumbers grown off of seeds that are not planted. They taste it for bitterness, then eat; oth

It is known to subsistence farmers in Asia. Often times, they see cucumbers grown off of seeds that are not planted. They taste it for bitterness, then eat; otherwise, throw them out. This 'knowledge' is passed between, down, generations and people. Hobby farming doesn't have that.