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Q.Why do my cucumbers taste bitter?

Zone Opelousas, LA 70570 | Anonymous added on June 16, 2020 | Answered

The first ones tasted fine but now they taste bitter. They are getting adequate water, sunshine and fertilizer.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on June 17, 2020

The most common thing that causes bitterness is heat.

This article explains in better detail:

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

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