It’s all about timing when harvesting cucumbers for eating fresh or preserving as dill or sweet pickles. Picking these low-calorie vegetables ensures the best flavor, greatest nutritional value and ...
Cucumbers are among the most satisfying summer crops to grow, but harvesting them at the right time can make the difference between a tender, crisp bite and something seedy or bitter. Luckily, it's ...
Harvesting cucumbers is not difficult, but timing is everything; knowing when to harvest cucumbers and how to pick them correctly is vital for healthy vines and more fruit. • When to pick cucumbers: ...
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The Best Cucumbers for Pickling

Here's how to choose the best cucumbers for pickling, whether you're planting them or shopping at the farmers market.
When it comes to U-pick fanaticism, berries seem to get all the summer lovin’, followed by corn and pumpkins in the fall. This time of year, however, there’s another important seasonal crop to ...