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pickling cukes

I have probably at least 3 large pickling cukes and I'm wondering if anyone knows how long they would stay fresh after I pick them. I want to make pickles but don't have enough for the recipe. I'm not sure if I should pick the ones I have now or wait for more to grow. luci

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Contributing GardenerPermalink Reply by Charlie Patin Z8 TX on July 22, 2009 at 2:49pm

Luci-Ann, They will stay fresh for several days if you pick them, put them in a Green Bag and refrigerate them. If you leave them on the vine they will over ripen and become bitter.

Permalink Reply by Linda Sant on July 22, 2009 at 3:47pm

Yes I agree....I've been picking and putting cukes in a GreenBag until I have enough to pickle. They have been fine after 10 days even.

Charlie Patin Z8 TX said:

Luci-Ann, They will stay fresh for several days if you pick them, put them in a Green Bag and refrigerate them. If you leave them on the vine they will over ripen and become bitter.

Permalink Reply by Luci-Ann Landreth on July 22, 2009 at 4:39pm

cool thank you so much!

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