Cucumber

Plant grows 10 to 12 inches tall and spreads 24 to 26 inches. Matures 40 to 45 days. How do you know when cucumbers are… Read More »How Big Do Cooler Cucumbers Get?

Harvest. Cucumbers will be ready to harvest seven to 10 days after flowering. It’s important to harvest fruit at the proper time to maintain plant… Read More »When Should I Pick Japanese Cucumbers?

approximately four inches. Pickling Cucumbers Most varieties make crispy, firm dill pickles when picked at approximately four inches in length (Figure 1). If they grow… Read More »At What Size Should You Pick Pickling Cucumbers?

Put the jar in the fridge and eat within 2 weeks. Label and date your jars and store them in a clean, cool, dark, and… Read More »How Long Before You Can Eat Pickled Cucumbers?

Foul Odor and Sour Taste. Cucumber develops a foul odor and a sour taste when it turns bad. Cucumbers aren’t naturally sour, so when it… Read More »Why Does My Cucumber Smell Weird?

Pass over long, thin-skinned varieties, like English hothouse cucumbers. “I like to use medium-to-small-sized Kirby cukes,” says Brad. The Kirby variety has a thicker skin… Read More »What Types Of Cucumbers Can You Pickle?

Reactions to cucurbitacin include gastrointestinal upsets with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. So, if you come across any bitter-tasting member of the cucurbitaceae family… Read More »What Happens If We Eat Bitter Cucumber?

Signs to look out for A good, ripe cucumber will be firm to the touch. If it feels mushy, chances are that it is rotten.… Read More »Should Cucumbers Be Firm Or Soft?

Pickling cucumbers are a short, blocky fruit with firm flesh. Most varieties make crispy, firm dill pickles when picked at approximately four inches in length… Read More »How Big Are Pickling Cucumbers?

Cut to look like cucumber spears, zucchini make terrific pickles. Serve them with your favorite burger or sandwich. Can I substitute zucchini for cucumber in… Read More »Can You Use Zucchini Instead Of Cucumbers For Pickles?