Bitter cucumbers

Are your cucumbers always bitter? Try this age-old trick to removing the chemical (cucurbitacin) that makes them turn bitter.

After harvesting your carefully tended plants, you may wonder, "Why are my cucumbers bitter?" Use these easy tips to avoid growing bitter cucumbers.

Here are some secrets on How to Avoid Bitter Cucumbers and Grow Sweet & Juicy Fruits! After reading this, you'll have a sweet harvest!

It's due to a compound called cucurbitacin. Here's the science!

Overripe cucumbers are not automatically a loss. They are perfectly safe to eat. Here are 10 ways to save them.

Smooth and mild, this dip is perfect as a chilled spread on breads and vegetables alike.

Some cucumbers are more bitter than others, and that has to do with the variety as well as weather. The stem end and skin have the highest amount of bitter compounds, which is why peeling and discarding the end helps reduce bitterness.

If you want to learn what you can do to reduce or eliminate the bitter taste found in cucumbers, then these are the easy and quick steps you need to take to enjoy that next batch of home grown or store bought cucumbers.

Do you wonder what the differences are between English cucumbers and other cucumber varieties? These seedless cucumbers are popular because the skin is more tender and the flavor a litle less bitter. Learn what sets English cucumbers apart and all the health benefits assoociated with them.

Keep Your Cucumbers from Becoming Bitter √ Educational Resources from Grow Organic √ Organic Gardening