pickled cucumbers

How to get pickling cucumbers going again in July so they flower and crop heavily

After the first flush, pickling cucumbers often slow down in late July, with fewer flowers and tired-looking vines. With a quick mid-summer reset, they can bounce back and keep producing right through late summer.

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Crooked Cucumbers Aren’t a Fluke Here’s What Really Causes Them

Misshapen cucumbers are usually a sign of stress during fruit development, not a dying plant. Uneven watering, poor pollination, heat, nutrition, or simple physical obstruction are the most common culprits.

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Homemade Pickled Gherkins Just Like Grandma’s, Crunchy and Sweet-and-Sour

Traditional homemade pickled gherkins are noticeably crunchier than shop-bought and you can fine-tune the sweet-and-sour balance to your taste. With a properly cooled brine, spotless jars and gentle sterilising, they’ll keep their colour and snap.

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