Q.My cucumbers are dark green but prickly!
My cucumbers are dark green but prickly! Can I still pick them with prickles on? Should the cucumber be prickly?
Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on August 3, 2015
This is completely normal. All cucumber plants produce prickly fruits (even leaves and stems have tiny prickles on them). Simply wear gloves when picking them to avoid any painful pricks. They wash off rather easily.
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