If you have ever bitten into a bitter cucumber, you know it’s not something you want to do again. If you grow your own cukes, a few simple techniques will help you avoid bitter fruit.
To find the nearest extension office, go to The National Institute of Food and Agriculture website.
Cucumber Bitterness Explained from Oregon State University Extension Service
What Makes My Cucumbers Taste Bitter? from NC Cooperative Extension
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