I’m Confused, Do I Need To Pollinate My Cucumber Plants, Or If I Do, I’m Told Its Going To Make The Cucumbers Bitter,, Which Is

Question

it? I read an article stating that polinated cucumbers become bitter, so I removed all male flowers. Then another article says you need to polinate in order to have good production of cucumbers. Which is it? To polinate, or not polinate?

Answer 1

They do need to be pollinated to get the best fruit. Here are tips on hand pollinating if the bees don't do it as well as what causes bitter cucumbers.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/hand-pollinating-cucumbers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/deformed-cucumbers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/what-causes-bitter-cucumber.htm