Harvest at the right time
A fully ripe cucumber is about 15 to 20 cm long . Harvest it as soon as it reaches this size, otherwise it becomes bitter and fibrous . Use gardening scissors or a small, sharp knife to avoid damaging the plant. And don’t wait too long: the more you pick, the more the plant produces!
A homemade harvest, an inimitable taste
Growing your own cucumbers is a bit like making homemade salsa: a unique taste with added satisfaction. Whether in a crisp summer salad or a fresh sandwich , your cucumbers will have an authentic, fresh flavor . In the city or the countryside, this accessible green space will remind you every day of the simple pleasure of gardening .
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