A vining cucumber variety, Cucumber Straight Eight is an All-America Selections Winner! A slicer cucumber, these perfectly straight cucumbers have a sweet, mild flesh. The… Read More »Can You Pickle Straight 8 Cucumbers?
If you love pickles, you’ve noticed the varying pickling cucumber varieties. Some may be large and sliced lengthwise or in rounds and some are small… Read More »Can You Pickle Any Size Cucumber?
When it comes to taste, the classic refreshing and slightly sweet Cucumber flavor profile is consistent across the board. Every bite of your Mini and… Read More »What Do Mini Cucumbers Taste Like?
Larger or older pickling cukes are ideal for sliced pickle products such as bread and butter, dill pickle slices, and relishes. Can you make pickles… Read More »Do Big Cucumbers Make Good Pickles?
They have thin skin and delicate seeds and are easy to prepare, with no peeling required. If you worry about finishing off 1.5 pounds of… Read More »Do You Need To Peel Cocktail Cucumbers?
Mini Cucumbers typically grow to be 4-6 inches long, while Cocktail Cucumbers are half that size, measuring in at around 2 ½ inches long. What… Read More »What Is The Difference Between Mini Cucumbers And Salad Cucumbers?
Cucumbers require a long growing season, and most are ready for harvest in 50 to 70 days from planting. How do you know when mini… Read More »When Can I Pick My Mini Cucumbers?
Cucumbers are not one of those vegetables that ripen when cutting early from the vine. Plan to pick cucumbers early in the morning when the… Read More »Can Cucumbers Be Picked Early?
Harvest regular slicing cucumbers when they about 6 to 8 inches long (slicing varieties). Harvest dills at 4 to 6 inches long and pickling cucumbers… Read More »How Big Can Pickling Cucumbers Grow?
If your cucumbers aren’t getting enough sunlight, they will likely droop, and yellowing will appear in the leaves. Therefore, Tom suggests moving your cucumbers from… Read More »Why Are My Cucumber Leaves Turning Yellow And Spotty?