They've been really easy to grow; we have them in a pot with a bit of trellis propped in it. Keep them watered regularly, don't let the leaves get wet, guide their vines where you want them, and clip the cukes off as soon as they look ready. I've noticed that once cut from the vine, they start to lose their plump firmness, so plan on eating them within a day of picking.
I usually just scrub them, slice off the ends, then cut them into quarters or slice them across like any other cucumber. We leave the skins on and eat them by themselves, or include them in a salad. Sometimes I'll drop a slice into my glass of ice water... super refreshing!
Next year we're definitely getting another one of these vines... we might even have to get two of them!
I usually just scrub them, slice off the ends, then cut them into quarters or slice them across like any other cucumber. We leave the skins on and eat them by themselves, or include them in a salad. Sometimes I'll drop a slice into my glass of ice water... super refreshing!
Next year we're definitely getting another one of these vines... we might even have to get two of them!
- Make a Fresh Cucumber & Spirulina Mask for your pretty face with LisaLise
- Or maybe a Soothing Cucumber Splash from Herb Companion
- Get some tips for Growing Cucumbers at Bonnie Plants
These look like they would make a fabulous face mask--- :)
ReplyDeleteI thought so too! Perfect for your Fresh Cucumber & Spirulina Mask... in fact, fabulous!
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