cucumbers

[blurose]

I'm finding it strange that some of you think that pickling cucs are bitter. I've never had a bitter one, no matter how long I leave them on the vine. I usually plant what is called, "National Pickling cucumber" I let some of them get big to make my B&B pickles and to eat. I'm sorry that some of you have had bitter pickling cucs in the past. I don't think making a pickle out of a bitter cuc is a good idea. I think that the bitterness would still shine through.

 

[OaklandCityFarmer]

Cucumbers aren't one of those plants that really need that much attention anyway Tutter!

blurose, I'm (and I think I can safely say were) not saying all pickling cucumbers are bitter. Many times some varieties are grown as an all purpose cucumber or have a less bitter taste.

For instance, National Pickling Cucumber is a great all purpose cucumber that was introduced in the early 1920's and is used today due to it's lack of bitterness and prolific yields.

 

[Tutter]

Alright, this might really help; it's an article on cucumbers!

Oakland, I think, from this article, that it's neither cold weather, nor hot that's the problem.

They seem to be saying it's the stress. The problem you're having from the cold is the amount of stress the plant suffers, and it may be the same for my heat. They mention 90's as a temp., yet mine have grown in up to 115. And at those temps, my leachy soil might not hold the moisture needed to keep the plants from stressing.

So perhaps my cool weather is less stressful than yours for some reason. More even temps day and night?

In any case, enjoy the read, and info on varieties!

Cucumbers

 

[OaklandCityFarmer]

Good article.

Maybe my cucumbers just need some yoga every now and then instead.

 

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