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Old 28-07-2010, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Lesley Jay View Post
Hi Tracey,

You must keep harvesting the cucumbers and as Ace said don't worry about the size. If you stop harvesting or leave the cucumbers on the plant too long then the plant will stop producing fruits. If it is an outdoor cucumber variety then peel it before eating as the peel can be bitter tasting.
Hiya Lesley. Yes,it is an outdoor cucumber plant so im glad you told me to peel them first. My son keeps looking at it every morning saying 'Is it ready yet?'. He'll be chuffed when he gets in later from playing to know he can try some tomorrow. xx
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