How do I know when my cucumbers are ripe?
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:22 pm
Along with the tomatoes, my cucumbers lost their labels early on in the year; I grew 2 different varieties (possibly 3, it's all so long ago now) and then was given a couple by a neighbour. One of them has a very forthright specimen, currently about 8" long in old money. I think it may be one of the patio snacker or Chinese snake varieties, but who knows?!
Anyhow, the top nearest the stalk is smooth and green and further down in gets paler and bumpier. Can I eat it yet? Is there a big flavour or texture consequence to picking too young (e.g. green tomato) or is it more like a courgette and it's just smaller?
Anyhow, the top nearest the stalk is smooth and green and further down in gets paler and bumpier. Can I eat it yet? Is there a big flavour or texture consequence to picking too young (e.g. green tomato) or is it more like a courgette and it's just smaller?