Cucumber/Pickles

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Syrumani Whitsett, NC(Zone 8a) Dec 30, 2008

Does anyone have any suggestions on which cucumbers would make good pickles, yet still have a great flavor if left unpickled?

I'm thinking I'll give cucumbers a try, but would like for them to be multitaskable(?).

Thanks for any input!

Syrumani
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feldon30 Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Dec 31, 2008

I am personally addicted to the heirloom Poona Kheera. They are a yellow cucumber that I love fresh or pickled.

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Syrumani Whitsett, NC(Zone 8a) Dec 31, 2008

Oh, I just googled those . . . they do look interesting!

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Stephen_Albert Kenwood, CA Jan 05, 2009

The small variety called "Patio Pik" is good for pickling and slicing. It has compact growth and will work well in a container.

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feldon30 Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Jan 05, 2009

Just a note about Poona Kheera, most of the pictures on the web show them brown and russeted. If you wait until then to pick them, they're rather firm and a bit tough. I'd pick them deep yellow and try to eat them the same day.

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Syrumani Whitsett, NC(Zone 8a) Jan 05, 2009

Thank you both for the input! I'm getting hungry just thinking about them!

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