Here are some interesting Cucumber facts:

Cucumbers can be picked at any stage, from gherkin size to full size.

Harvest Season.  Cucumbers come on strong in the heat of midsummer.  With regular picking, vines will continue to produce through early fall as well.

How you know it's ripe. The spiny, bumpy skin of a small cuke smooths out.  However, small cukes are crisper and less seedy, great for eating and pickling.  At their peak, most varieties are about 2 inches in diameter and 5-8 inches long.

Test Garden Tip. It's best to err on the immature side, as cucumbers can turn from just right to overripe overnight.  Refrigerate for up to a week. 

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