Cucumbers Taste Bitter

I want to know what to do with cucumbers that taste bitter.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/15/2011 @ 10:28 am

You may want to toss them. If they are large, then they are probably over mature. I would try picking them a little earlier. Some varieties may look white instead of yellow when over mature. Here is an article on when to pick cucumbers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/when-to-pick-a-cucumber-how-to-prevent-yellow-cucumbers.htm ^[1]

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