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Cucumber
D0rdogne_Damsel
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Just had a quick check of my outdoor cucumber and it sort of looks ready. Nice and fat, good dark green colour about 30 cms long. The skin is smooth until about last 4 cms where it becomes a bit prickly. It just feels a bit hard though. Quite a few of the others are obviously not ready, but not sure about this one - any advice welcome.
Thanks.
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Cucumbers don't need to be 'ready' they are edible from any size, but before they start to ripen
Oh thank you, cucumber sandwiches for tea then!
Hi hollie hock, don't worry about those prickly bits - they're a feature of a certain type of cucumber, but they just rub off under your fingers or when you wash them.
DD – I always feel with cucurbits (cucumbers, courgettes etc) it's best to get picking so the plant starts to pump out more fruit - even if the first fruit you pick isn't quite the best quality. So just go for it!
My plants are now in overdrive – anyone got any good cucumber glut recipes to share?
Thanks, Lucy
Editor, BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
I haven't tried this recipe, but it looks good http://www.thaikitchen.com/Recipes/Sauces-and-Dips/Cucumber-Relish.aspx
or for something more traditional
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/home/recipe_bread_butter_pickle_1_1633315
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