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Posted: 6/22/2012 3:12:50 PM EDT
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pickle?
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Posted: 6/22/2012 3:19:23 PM EDT
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If you are meaning are we going to pickle them, no way. The skins are really bitter, I mean chickens wouldnt eat them kind of bitter. Id hate to pickle them and waste all the labor and materials.
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Posted: 6/22/2012 5:31:41 PM EDT
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Did you let them turn yellow?
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Posted: 6/22/2012 6:12:20 PM EDT
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Negative on the yellow. They were ripe so to speak (except the flavor)
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Posted: 6/22/2012 11:02:22 PM EDT
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What type are they? Many varieties of cucumbers have bitter skins.
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Posted: 6/23/2012 3:23:36 AM EDT
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Go here:
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/bittercukes.html http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb1250/eb1250.html I'd check the variety first. |
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Posted: 6/23/2012 8:56:31 AM EDT
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If you are meaning are we going to pickle them, no way. The skins are really bitter, I mean chickens wouldnt eat them kind of bitter. Id hate to pickle them and waste all the labor and materials. What? You can pickle them for pennies, really. 1 quart jar, lid, ring If these are large cukes, slice them in to discs. Pack in to jar. 1 TBSP of Salt 1 TBSP Sugar Pinch of dill Pinch of red pepper flake Fill jar 1/3rd full of white vinegar. Fill remainder with water. Set it on the counter. In 3 days, they are ready to eat. TRG |
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Posted: 6/23/2012 11:20:26 AM EDT
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If you are meaning are we going to pickle them, no way. The skins are really bitter, I mean chickens wouldnt eat them kind of bitter. Id hate to pickle them and waste all the labor and materials. What? You can pickle them for pennies, really. 1 quart jar, lid, ring If these are large cukes, slice them in to discs. Pack in to jar. 1 TBSP of Salt 1 TBSP Sugar Pinch of dill Pinch of red pepper flake Fill jar 1/3rd full of white vinegar. Fill remainder with water. Set it on the counter. In 3 days, they are ready to eat. TRG By god that sounds like a winner, may do that here in a little bit with some of my cukes.... |
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Posted: 6/23/2012 4:18:50 PM EDT
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If you are meaning are we going to pickle them, no way. The skins are really bitter, I mean chickens wouldnt eat them kind of bitter. Id hate to pickle them and waste all the labor and materials. What? You can pickle them for pennies, really. 1 quart jar, lid, ring If these are large cukes, slice them in to discs. Pack in to jar. 1 TBSP of Salt 1 TBSP Sugar Pinch of dill Pinch of red pepper flake Fill jar 1/3rd full of white vinegar. Fill remainder with water. Set it on the counter. In 3 days, they are ready to eat. TRG That is the only thing I can think of to do with a bitter tasting cucumber. Otherwise, into the compost heap? (I hate to see food go to waste  )
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Posted: 6/23/2012 6:17:35 PM EDT
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If you are meaning are we going to pickle them, no way. The skins are really bitter, I mean chickens wouldnt eat them kind of bitter. Id hate to pickle them and waste all the labor and materials. What? You can pickle them for pennies, really. 1 quart jar, lid, ring If these are large cukes, slice them in to discs. Pack in to jar. 1 TBSP of Salt 1 TBSP Sugar Pinch of dill Pinch of red pepper flake Fill jar 1/3rd full of white vinegar. Fill remainder with water. Set it on the counter. In 3 days, they are ready to eat. TRG That is the only thing I can think of to do with a bitter tasting cucumber. Otherwise, into the compost heap? (I hate to see food go to waste )Don't forget that they can also be ground in to a relish. i use my extra cuke and zukes are a generic filler for relish, salsa, etc. Seriously, grind them up, add spices, and nobody will ever know. TRG |
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Posted: 6/23/2012 6:54:38 PM EDT
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I don't know what to do with the bitter cucumbers, but I just saw an Houston Chronicle editorial/blog post about why they happen:
High temperatures, uneven watering or drought, low soil fertility and foliar diseases can cause bitterness. The heat is unavoidable, but try to keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Not much can be done once the problem starts, and many experts recommend removing affected vines as future fruit also will be bitter.
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Posted: 6/23/2012 7:19:31 PM EDT
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+1 on the relish.
You can make it Sweet or Dill. Your choice, but about Jan. when you toss a burger on the grill. And lay some out on a bun with a cold beer. You'll think its July again. |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 6:07:38 AM EDT
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If you are meaning are we going to pickle them, no way. The skins are really bitter, I mean chickens wouldnt eat them kind of bitter. Id hate to pickle them and waste all the labor and materials. What? You can pickle them for pennies, really. 1 quart jar, lid, ring If these are large cukes, slice them in to discs. Pack in to jar. 1 TBSP of Salt 1 TBSP Sugar Pinch of dill Pinch of red pepper flake Fill jar 1/3rd full of white vinegar. Fill remainder with water. Set it on the counter. In 3 days, they are ready to eat. TRG Dont you know that time spent with the wife in the kitchen is costly? I will make some pickles this week then. No worries on the waste we will at least skin them out and dip, chop, salsa them. Thanks for the advice as I think the inconsistent watering might be a factor since it is desert dry here. 21 days and not a drop of rain. |
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Posted: 6/24/2012 7:55:41 AM EDT
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If you are meaning are we going to pickle them, no way. The skins are really bitter, I mean chickens wouldnt eat them kind of bitter. Id hate to pickle them and waste all the labor and materials. What? You can pickle them for pennies, really. 1 quart jar, lid, ring If these are large cukes, slice them in to discs. Pack in to jar. 1 TBSP of Salt 1 TBSP Sugar Pinch of dill Pinch of red pepper flake Fill jar 1/3rd full of white vinegar. Fill remainder with water. Set it on the counter. In 3 days, they are ready to eat. TRG Dont you know that time spent with the wife in the kitchen is costly? I will make some pickles this week then. No worries on the waste we will at least skin them out and dip, chop, salsa them. Thanks for the advice as I think the inconsistent watering might be a factor since it is desert dry here. 21 days and not a drop of rain. Join the crowd buddy 
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Posted: 6/24/2012 9:41:24 AM EDT
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I had that problem a few years back with raised beds. I think the cause was uneven watering. I remember the advice was to pull the plant and replant as once they go bittet they dont go back, but i watered more and frequently and the cukes moderated out. Maybe not perfect but better than none.
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Posted: 7/4/2012 7:06:38 AM EDT
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If you are meaning are we going to pickle them, no way. The skins are really bitter, I mean chickens wouldnt eat them kind of bitter. Id hate to pickle them and waste all the labor and materials. What? You can pickle them for pennies, really. 1 quart jar, lid, ring If these are large cukes, slice them in to discs. Pack in to jar. 1 TBSP of Salt 1 TBSP Sugar Pinch of dill Pinch of red pepper flake Fill jar 1/3rd full of white vinegar. Fill remainder with water. Set it on the counter. In 3 days, they are ready to eat. TRG Dont you know that time spent with the wife in the kitchen is costly? I will make some pickles this week then. No worries on the waste we will at least skin them out and dip, chop, salsa them. Thanks for the advice as I think the inconsistent watering might be a factor since it is desert dry here. 21 days and not a drop of rain. How did the pickles turn out? |
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Posted: 7/4/2012 3:43:42 PM EDT
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it's to hot for the plants
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